All Episodes

Making the most of the sun; a large government alliance is hoping to make change through solar energy in the Pacific

Ha'apai communities respond to El Niño and changing weather patterns

Community input has been 'key' to understanding climate risks and solutions for Solomon Islands organisation

Fijian coastal community dealing with increasingly dangerous oceans, shrinking opportunities to live from the sea

How climate change is impacting farmers in the Pacific and what can be done to adapt

The food Palauan’s have long preserved – how to make it and why it’s so versatile

Weather balloon launches in Palau continue vital atmospheric monitoring

How the Palau Red Cross is helping communities across the country prepare for disasters

The Nauru Meteorological Service explains what El Niño weather pattern is and how it might impact people on the small island nation

Long-term Tongan resident gives perspective on why relocation isn’t an option, even living in a vulnerable area

‘Learned a lot from my father and our ancestors’ Tongan resident explains the importance and relevance of traditional knowledge alongside modern technology

Papua New Guinea villages rebuild after Cyclone Maila’s early-April destruction

Climate change is impacting food security in a Papua New Guinea village, making life difficult for community members

The complex impacts of climate change are slowly eroding the culture and identity of a village in Papua New Guinea

‘We need to be doing something about it’ Fiji’s Yasawa Island communities living under constant climate threats

It’s hoped that a new type of early warning system for Tonga will help people to be more prepared for disasters

Dual cyclones in the Pacific have reinforced disaster preparedness messages to people in several countries

A Fijian seawall that is no longer fit for purpose and how the community are desperate for a replacement to protect their homes

A Fijian seawall that is no longer fit for purpose and how the community are desperate for a replacement to protect their homes

Solomon Islands weather observer reflects on his career in the industry, highlighting how vital the information can be for the public

A remote Fijian village painfully watches on as their coastline is slowly eaten away by rising sea levels

The challenges of sending a weather report from one of Fiji’s most remote islands

Vanuatu and Fiji have been experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding across both countries

How climate change is impacting farmers in the Pacific and what can be done to adapt

The disaster-resilient crops that have helped a Fijian farmer continue working the land

How the 2024 Vanuatu earthquake changed the city of Port Vila and the impacts it had on the community are still being felt today

Nauru journalist and mother of two says “I feel worried about the future” for her country due to increasing disasters

Veteran Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s announcer says one of the best rewards from her role is that ‘you earn a lot of respect’

Fijian fisherman offers insight into how he has adapted to constantly changing weather conditions and the importance of being prepared

Vanuatu resident recalls moment she thought was ‘the end of time’ during devastating 2024 earthquake in Port Vila

Radio presenter describes the pressure of covering disasters in her own country of Solomon Islands with the national broadcaster

‘Don’t look at my disability, look at what I have’ - Clear message from disability advocate based in Fiji

The outlook for the upcoming cyclone season from the Fiji weather service and a glimpse into how they arrive at the forecast

Fijian village elder describes how the weather has changed and the disasters he’s lived through

Memories and stories of survival to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day, along with practical tips during one of these disasters

‘The skills need to be passed’ - Solomon Islands journalist is passionate about the preservation of traditional knowledge

Tongan communities have a focus on making sure residents have 72-hour emergency bags ready to go in the case of natural disasters

Pacific-based journalists speak about the greatest climate-related threats their audiences face and how they manage to cover these stories

The Pacific owned and led project aimed at helping people experiencing climate change and disasters

Pacific Prepared’s iTaukei language program hits the road to tell stories from communities vulnerable to disasters

Fijian community slowly rebuilding after a cyclone in 2021 forced them to leave their homes and live temporarily in tents ever since

How a Vanuatu church jumped to action after the devastating earthquake in late 2024 that impacted the whole country

‘Everybody, any village. They need to be prepared’ - Fijian village head message for community members ahead of disasters

Fijian village head shares the positive impacts mangrove planting has had on their community

Fijian village head aiming for the right balance in the logging industry, making profits while remaining sustainable

Tongan resident uses their personal experience to highlight the importance of inclusive disaster planning for communities

Tongan radio announcer recalls his fond memories of working with the national broadcaster especially during times of disaster coverage

Disaster preparedness training in Solomon Islands run by a group not known for their work in this space

Fijian village welcomes new dedicated evacuation centre after years of messages like ‘go anywhere where you can be safe’

Simple flag warning system introduced to Solomon Islands to help boaters make safe decisions before and during disasters

Evacuation plans are crucial in Pacific disaster preparedness, and not having them can create problems even before an event

How unpredictable weather conditions are leading to dangerous fishing conditions and an increase in price at the local fish markets

Fijian coastal communities are facing the impossible decision to stay or relocate from their homes that are being impacted by rising seas and erosion

Having ‘tricky’ conversations about the concept of ‘loss and damage’ as a result of disasters and climate change in the Pacific

Samoan village has constructed large levy walls but it’s still not enough when heavy rain hits

‘I have to calm myself first’ - Why this Samoan radio announcer needs to take a few deep breaths before emergency broadcast coverage

‘You will feel this sense of responsibility’ - Papua New Guinea resident describes the feeling of planting mangroves to help his community

Battling against unseasonal and high rainfall conditions, one Papua New Guinea farmer explains how he’s coping under the pressure

Changes to the climate are making it tougher for beekeepers in Solomon Islands to stay in the industry

One of the final touches for a Tongan ta’ovala comes from a natural product that takes time and knowledge to create

Access to fresh and safe water is an ongoing problem for a coastal village in Papua New Guinea and there’s no clear solution in sight

‘Married to this place’ - the strong description from one Papua New Guinea villager who is devastated by the environmental impacts on their home

‘We’re better prepared’ lessons learned and put into action in Tonga after the earthquake and tsunami in 2022

Marking a milestone for the radio program that aims to inform the audience, while helping Pacific media tell their stories

Recent earthquake activity in Tonga has tested the nerves of residents since the volcanic eruption and tsunami in early 2022

Recalling the panic and fear from 2016 cyclone Winston helped one Fijian resident protect herself and her family

How weather warnings make their way from the source of the information right down to Pacific communities who need them the most

Pacific journalist from Niue recalls listening to ‘calming’ reports during cyclone Heta even though nobody was safe from its impact

‘Everything was obliterated’ - Memories of tropical cyclone Heta are still fresh in the mind of one Niue resident

Tongan communities have a focus on making sure residents have 72-hour emergency bags ready to go in the case of natural disasters

Fiji communities impacted by cyclone Rae say memories of past natural disasters acted as a good reminder to people to be prepared

‘Very devastating’ - Solomon Islands organisation reacts to the situation on the ground in Vanuatu after the recent earthquake

‘Everybody is prepared’ - Micronesian local leader explains how communities are ready for natural disasters in their area

The critical role of community health workers in Fiji and how the first response is so important after a natural disaster

Tonga decides to take immediate action to ‘start doing what can be done’ to fight climate change rather than more talking

Powerful earthquake rocks Vanuatu, causing deaths, injuries and widespread damage right across the country

The challenges that locals face in Tuvalu as they embrace a modern world, combined with maintaining traditional knowledge

The challenges of sending vital emergency information to Tuvalu’s outer islands in times of natural disaster

How the local media in Tuvalu report on natural disasters and climate change in their communities

Locals in Fiji’s west are working hard to mitigate the impacts of coastal erosion through the use of plants

Tsunami drills a focus for Tongan schools after lessons learned from the volcanic eruption in early 2022

Lived experience’ of climate change in the Pacific to be heard by the International Court of Justice in an attempt to secure an advisory opinion

Passion to protect the environment via mangroves in Papua New Guinea started at a young age for one island resident

Tonga cleans up after flash flooding impacts several islands, while also acting as timely reminder for preparedness.

This Vanuatu village has become expert in planning for natural disasters, but it’s a position they would rather not be in

The resilience shown by Pacific Island communities before, during and after a natural disaster to help keep them safe

‘We are left behind’ - the impact of natural disasters on people living with a disability in Vanuatu

A traditional setting in Vanuatu resorts to age-old food preservation methods not only to feed family members but also as a strategy to meet food needs during disasters

Papua New Guinea journalist working hard to spread awareness of climate change impact on his communities

Vanuatu farmers and market vendors are living the impacts of natural disasters and climate change every day

The important role that radio plays when reporting on natural disasters in Vanuatu and why radio is still vital

‘This one kept shaking and trembling’ Tongan residents reflect on a recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake

An alternative fuel in Papua New Guinea that could help the sustainability of the local environment

Solomon Islands freelance photographer gives a voice to communities affected by climate change through his art

Fijians urged to learn and maintain traditional weather and disaster forecasting skills to mark international day of the world’s Indigenous peoples

Fijian community leads project to plant thousands of mangroves to help protect their coastlines against erosion

Fijian artivist is spreading awareness of ocean and marine debris washed up in many Pacific countries

Young climate activists from Fiji and Solomon Islands share the source of their passion for working in the space

Young Solomon Islander dedicated to creating places for traditional knowledge to be exchanged

How climate change is threatening traditional methods of water well building in Solomon Islands

Sea grape farmers in Solomon Islands are coming up with alternative methods to combat extreme tides

How some Fijian communities are turning to carbon farming for their communities

Solomon Islands farmer adapts practices as climate change continues to impact crops

Tonga volcano eruption expected to impact weather until 2030

After a devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, local communities have pulled together to lend assistance wherever possible

Fiji’s oldest settlement is fighting to save grave sites from rising sea levels

Samoan fishing industry feels the impacts of climate change and natural disasters

Using theatre to tell Pacific stories of climate change and adaptation in Solomon Islands

A career in natural disasters across the Pacific; why this work is so important and the stories that drive the passion for these roles

The ancient but important process of passing down traditional knowledge in Samoa

While some parts of the Pacific cope with huge rainfall, others are in severe drought — and there’s no end in sight

Fijian government wants to put more focus on more climate resilient infrastructure which is a ‘huge challenge’ for the country

Solomon Islands knowledge holders share their insights as to how important it is to preserve culture and customs, especially in the face of climate change

Ten years of voluntarily relocating Carteret Island community members in PNG, and the clock is ticking

Local fruit and vegetable markets in Fiji are feeling the impacts of flooding across the country

Diversity in Papua New Guinea marine conservation provides shift in thinking

‘Communicating the right message’ the focus for Fijian authorities during disasters

Tongan weather service engaging with more people by incorporating traditional knowledge into forecasts

International Court of Justice looking for Pacific voices on impacts of climate change

Funding and aid are common in parts of the Pacific - we find out exactly what that looks like for people on the ground

How the Fijian government plans to help the Yasawa Islands after a natural disaster

Plans for the relocation of a Fijian village after Cyclone Yasa have been revealed

Papua New Guinea chief concerned traditional knowledge and culture isn’t being passed on to next generation

Rising sea levels cut community members from their homes in Fijian village

Fijian PM says more needs to be achieved from COP meetings

The importance of mangroves is clear to one group in Papua New Guinea and they’re doing something about it

Regional Pacific communities voice their opinions and explain ‘how they live’ at large multi-country gathering

The Samoan weather service looks ahead to the cyclone season and what impact El Niño might have

The impact the El Niño weather pattern could have on Tongan farmers

Traditional knowledge shapes so much of how Samoans live and teaching that knowledge is equally as important

Memories of the 2009 tsunami in Samoa and how it might have changed people’s views of natural disasters since

‘We don’t have the people’: Lack of follow-up after natural disasters an ongoing issue in the Pacific

Getting boating safety messages out to those who need them in Solomon Islands

Samoan fishing industry feels the impacts of climate change and natural disasters

Samoan organisation urging residents to get in early and check natural disaster preparations

Lessons learned from the Tonga eruption and tsunami early warning system, and what that means for other Pacific countries

‘We had no other option’ Fijian school moved because of rising sea levels

Built from local materials, this Vanuatu home helped save lives during Cyclones Judy and Kevin

How traditional knowledge of natural disasters in Vanuatu ruled before technology took over

Gender inclusion aims to change thinking and keep cultural practices in the Tongan fishing industry

Precise planning in Vanuatu for the some of the most unpredictable natural disasters in the world

Fijian farmer struggles to keep family tradition alive as changing weather patterns play havoc with crops

Fijian students take on the challenge of pollution in one of the countries longest rivers

Meet the Fijian researcher teaching communities accessible and more affordable solutions to combat climate change

How living with a disability alters thinking when planning for natural disasters in the Pacific

‘Worried about our families and our children’ Fijian village desperate for replacement seawall to help fight rising sea levels

Why storytelling and sharing traditional knowledge is so important in the Pacific

Fijian village turns to community for financial support to reclaim land lost to rising sea levels

Tongan island village slowly relocates inland while trying to maintain culture and traditions of former community

Reporting on natural disasters in the Pacific, and the pressure to those stories to the outside world

Tonga communities learn the importance of planting trees to help the environment

Young Solomon Islanders keen to raise awareness of climate change and share their experiences

Solomon Island farmers changing traditional farming methods in response to climate change

Humanitarian training in Tonga draws on community experiences as a learning tool

The role natural disasters play in the spread of disease in Pacific countries

The invisible battle plants face while recovering from natural disasters in the Pacific

Getting boating safety messages out to those who need them in Solomon Islands

Conference shines light on Pacific people, voices and issues at Australian National University

Putting vulnerable people at the front of minds for organisations planning for natural disasters in Tonga

Tongan community celebrates clean water for the first time in decades after upgrades to catchments on ‘Eua Island

Tongan residents are still clearing debris from the Volcanic eruption and tsunami, 12-months after the disaster

The Samoan weather service is identifying ‘never before’ levels of flooding

Recovery continues in Vanuatu after cyclones Judy and Kevin caused widespread damage to villages and communities

Vanuatu residents are still getting by without essentials after two cyclones in less than one week devastated the country

Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Satish Kumar urges managers to ‘release’ staff during natural disasters

Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Satish Kumar urges managers to ‘release’ staff during natural disasters

Tongan artist Mia Kami’s art highlights climate threat

When disaster strikes the Pacific how is disability accounted for and what improvements can be made?

Tongan communities have a place to call home again after volcanic eruption and tsunami

Why risk communication 'does not work if there is no trust'

The ‘half modern, half traditional’ job that helps some of Fiji’s outer islands prepare for natural disasters

'Like a big bomb’: Tongan stories of survival one year on from the volcanic eruption and tsunami

Managing the relationships between Indigenous Fijian islanders and the modern world of the Pacific

Students in a remote Fijian village are now catching a boat to school because the roads are being washed away

Tidal information rolls out for coastal communities across the Pacific in the form of calendars

Tsunami contamination cleanup gives locals access to water supply in Tonga

Young people in Tonga have lived with natural disasters their whole lives, this is how it’s affected them

Disaster reporting challenges and the impact of the volcanic eruption in Tonga

Solomon Islands residents feel the impact of two large earthquakes off the southwest coast

Tongan tsunami warning system tested as 7.2 magnitude earthquake triggers alarms

Vanuatu government is pushing to have climate change recognised as a human rights violation

Weather services rolling out predictions and warnings ahead of Pacific cyclone season

Finding ‘less traditional’ methods of getting health information to communities in Palau

Residents from the Fijian village being eroded by the ocean speak about slowly losing their home

Climate literacy in the Pacific means understanding how traditional knowledge can still be relevant

The complexities of relocation in the Pacific and the real-life impacts climate change is having

Why risk communication 'does not work if there is no trust'

Tongan authorities draw attention to tsunami sirens with weekly tests

PNG reacts to an earthquake that killed a number of people and destroyed hundreds of homes

Vanuatu, the most vulnerable nation in the world to climate change, releases commitments

Drinking water delivered to Tongan residents as drought dries up local supplies

How the Tongan Red Cross continues to assist people impacted by the volcanic eruption of early 2022

The ‘half modern, half traditional’ job that helps some of Fiji’s outer islands prepare for natural disasters

With increased cyclone and storm risks, some Fijian villages turning back to traditional styles of homes also known as a bure

Disaster preparation talks take place in Tonga, through the lens of the volcanic eruption earlier in 2022

How Tonga has managed keep up food supply in the face of a triple disaster

Students in a remote Fijian village are now catching a boat to school because the roads are being washed away

How one Fijian village is slowly disappearing due to increased flooding

Managing the relationships between Indigenous Fijian islanders and the modern world of the Pacific

How Fiji is communicating with communities around disaster preparedness, while respecting traditional knowledge

Revegetating mangroves in Papua New Guinea is helping to restore coastlines back to health

How Tonga’s fishing industry has been impacted from the volcanic eruption and how the ministry of agriculture are assisting

We just ran and left everything’: Residents describe Flooding in Vanuatu sparked by Cyclone Gina through

Looking back at two very different volcano stories from Tonga and Solomon Islands

Sustainable farming practices helping Vanuatu farmers become more resilient against

Diving over the Tongan eruption site; New Zealand researcher finding out more about the volcanic eruption

Memories of volcanic eruptions passed on through story telling

Tonga royal family member visits Atata island that was devastated by volcanic eruption and tsunami in early 2022

Our Oceans conference in Palau has the eyes of the world focusing on the waters

Natural disaster drills helping young people form vital, life-saving habits in Tuvalu

Cyclone update from the Pacific, and changes to seatbelt laws in Palau

How Tonga is coping now the country has COVID-19 and how one of the most vulnerable Pacific populations is taking matters into their own hands.

Solomon Islands tries a new way of passing on disaster preparation information

Pacific Prepared - Planning to save Solomon Islands from the worst disasters

Pacific Prepared: The Samoan weather office provides an update on the remainder of the cyclone season

Pacific Prepared - Fijians lending a hand in flood hit Lismore, what role the military can play in disaster preparation and learning more about volcanos in Vanuatu

Pacific Prepared - The latest on COVID-19 in Samoa, and a natural approach to disaster mitigation.

Pacific Prepared - Relocating an entire community from risk of disaster

Pacific Prepared - An update from Tonga three weeks after the volcanic eruption

Pacific Prepared - Pacific countries preparing for possible lockdowns as COVID numbers rise

Pacific Prepared - Survival stories from Tonga

Pacific Prepared - Tongan volcanic eruption

Pacific Prepared - Preparing a Go Bag for your home

Pacific Prepared - What to do after a volcanic eruption

Pacific Prepared - What to do after a tsunami

Pacific Prepared - What to do after a severe electrical storm

Pacific Prepared - What to do after a landslip or mudslide

Pacific Prepared - What to do after a cyclone

Pacific Prepared - Ambitious multi-disaster warning system for Palau.

Pacific Prepared - As Pacific braces for rainfall Tuvalu battles drought

Pacific Prepared - Disaster preparedness can be fun.

Pacific Prepared - Flooding fears growing in Samoa

Pacific Prepared - New evacuation route provides crucial escape option

Pacific Prepared - Positive news and cause for concern in cyclone forecast

Pacific Prepared - Samoa doesn’t need to suffer loss to learn during pandemic.

Pacific Christians tackle Theology of Disaster Preparedness

Pacific Prepared - Pacific counts down to International Disaster Risk Reduction Day

Pacific Prepared - Fiji reveals preparations for impending cyclone season

Pacific Prepared - How the tragedies of the past can help protect us in the future.

Pacific Prepared - Preparing for waves as high as a coconut tree.

Pacific Prepared - Fishers display patience and diligence combatting COVID

Pacific Prepared - Tracking tsunami threats in Fiji

Palau Prepared - COVID-19 arrives in highly vaccinated community

Pacific Prepared - A guide to getting cyclone ready.

Pacific Prepared - Social Media Serving Survival but Disinformation is Disastrous

Pacific Prepared - Locals leading - Focusing on Pacific-led Disaster Resilience

Pacific Prepared - Filling the ultimate Go Bag

Pacific Prepared - Survival in a Box – learning from the professionals

Pacific Prepared - When disaster is imminent - or has struck - who is in charge?

Pacific Prepared - Disaster warning wisdom from survivors.

Pacific Prepared - Disability during disaster - making an inclusive plan.

Pacific Prepared - Micronesia warned of what is to come in 2021

Pacific Prepared - Farmers return to volcanic island - wiser and better prepared.

Pacific Prepared - Checking in on the volatility of Vanuatu’s volcanoes.

Pacific Prepared - Tonga’s effort to fill the food bowl - before, during and after disasters.

Pacific Prepared - Follow official advice and adapt traditional knowledge – seeking the perfect early warning system.

Pacific Prepared - Pacific warned: Be careful who you believe in a pandemic

Pacific Prepared - PNG Professor Survives COVID and pushes for mass vaccination