Pacific Prepared Podcast

Disasters are inevitable but losing your life or home isn't. Learn what to do before, during and after disaster in this program aimed at helping you keep safe.

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

A village head in Fiji outlines what they need to keep their community safe and what plans they currently have in place for disasters. 

09-11
29:24

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

Thick coastal mangrove coverage in a Fijian village has helped to lessen damage from tsunamis and erosion due to rising sea levels. 

09-04
28:54

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

Logging can bring a large amount of money into some Pacific countries but does the risk and damage to the environment outweigh the financial benefits? 

08-28
29:24

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

A Tongan resident who lives with a disability is desperate for more inclusive planning when it comes to disasters in his home village of Popua. 

08-21
29:22

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

How a voice on the radio can provide some comfort before, during and after a disaster; we hear from one experienced Tongan broadcaster and the challenges they faced. 

08-14
29:24

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

Churches have been leading the way when it comes to disaster preparedness in the western provinces of Solomon Islands.

08-07
29:21

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

A Fijian village welcomes a much-needed new evacuation centre, giving their community a dedicated safe space to use when there’s a disaster. 

07-31
29:24

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

Solomon Islands introduces a simple system to help signal ocean conditions to boat users and the general public during emergency and disaster situations. 

07-24
29:21

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

We shine the spotlight on evacuations, why they are so useful and how not having a plan can cause problems even before a disaster. 

07-17
29:24

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

Coastal villages on one of Papua New Guinea's outer islands are reporting that changes in the climate are affecting the way they fish, which in most cases is the sole source of income. 

07-10
29:20

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

Several coastal Fijian villages in Vanua Levu are facing the impossible decision to relocate and lose part of their culture or stay and gamble with the possibility of being flooded. 

07-03
29:24

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

The concept of ‘loss and damage’ as a result of a disaster might seem straightforward, but we learn the hidden impacts on people and communities in the Pacific. 

06-26
28:55

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

A stunning river that carves a huge path through a Samoan village acts as a water source for the community but with steep mountains close by, heavy rain transforms the river into a torrent that threatens lives.

06-19
29:24

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

How the media in Samoa tackle the ongoing challenges of covering disasters, along with the impacts of climate change. 

06-11
28:55

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

Papua New Guinea lawyer was driven to help his community to plant mangroves in an attempt to protect coastlines and marine life. 

06-05
28:54

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

One Papua New Guinea farmer explains how unseasonal and heavy rainfall is impacting his livelihood on the land. 

05-29
28:55

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

Changing weather conditions are not only making it more challenging for honeybees to perform their roles but also opening the door for new species to outcompete them in Solomon Islands. 

05-22
28:54

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

Tongan ta’ovala take hours to craft but beyond the art of making them, another natural product is used to give them a finishing touch. 

05-15
28:55

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

The challenges of sourcing fresh and safe water in one Papua New Guinean village and what might help the community moving forward. 

05-08
28:54

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

One village member in a coastal Papua New Guinea community describes her relationship with the land like being ‘married to this place’, so watching climate change impact is devastating. 

05-01
28:54

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