United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands (@UNOCHA

United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands

3,019 posts

United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands

@UNOCHA_Pacific

Weather info is shared as a guide only & OCHA takes no responsibility for 3rd party forecasts. Ntl weather services are the lead source of emergency warnings.

Suva, Fiji

Joined February 2012

United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jul 2
Our #AAP & #PSEA Team visited House of Sarah in Suva to learn about their work on gender, climate change & theology. Faith leaders play a vital role in #CommunityEngagement—building trust, shaping understanding & supporting humanitarian action across the Pacific.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jul 1
Two months after #TCMaila, OCHA OoP met with @SI_NDMO in Honiara 🇸🇧 to discuss response efforts, early recovery, and lessons learned. We commend NDMO’s strong leadership and continued commitment to enhancing coordination. 🤝 #DisasterResponse #HumanitarianAction #SolomonIslands
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jul 1
OCHA Pacific met with @USEmbHoniara to discuss response to #TCMaila, humanitarian financing, and operational challenges on the ground. Grateful for the continued engagement of the US and supporting coordinated humanitarian action.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jul 1
Following AAP&PSEA Community of Practice launch, we continue working with partners in Solomon Islands. Mapping from #TCMaila response showed strong community feedback efforts—and learning opportunities. With UNFPA, we co-led an #AAP training on inclusion, feedback & engagement.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jul 1
Last month in Honiara, OCHA Pacific met with the Ambassador of China to Solomon Islands, to share updates on the #TCMaila response and China’s support to ongoing efforts in Western Province, including supplies and medical assistance.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jul 1
Last month, with @UNFPA, we launched the Pacific #AAP & #PSEA Community of Practice🌏 A space for partners to share, learn, and strengthen accountability to communities—ensuring we do no harm and centre people’s voices at every step. Community voices matter. #DoNoHarm #Pacific
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jul 1
In Honiara 🇸🇧, OCHA Pacific met with @JapanEmb_SI to update on #TCMaila response. Following the Ambassador’s recent visit to Choiseul, logistics are again central to discussions, highlighting the challenges of reaching remote and dispersed communities across the Pacific.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 26
OCHA OoP met with @FijiNDRMO to take stock of the Fiji AA framework & trigger readiness ahead of the next season. As co-leads, we're mapping next steps for the AA Technical Working Group to ensure El Niño readiness. 🇫🇯🤝
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 15
On day 2 of Vanuatu's Second National #AnticipatoryAction Workshop, participants identified priority early actions across sectors and assessed their feasibility within different warning windows. Discussions also focused on strengthening early warning messages.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 11
The Second National Anticipatory Action Workshop is underway in #Vanuatu 🇻🇺. Yesterday, NDMO, VMGD and UN OCHA shared updates on disaster preparedness, early warning systems and #AnticipatoryAction to protect communities before hazards become emergencies. #EarlyAction
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 10
OCHA Pacific met with the Australian High Commission 🇦🇺 in Vanuatu to discuss anticipatory action, preparedness, and humanitarian priorities across the Pacific. From stronger national systems to better risk information, the goal is clear: act earlier and reduce disaster impacts.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 10
OCHA Pacific Islands met with the Embassy of Japan 🇯🇵 in Vanuatu to discuss AA, humanitarian financing, and crisis coordination. From support to #TyphoonSinlaku response to progress on Vanuatu's AA Framework, the focus is clear: acting earlier to reduce humanitarian impacts.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 10
OCHA Pacific met with the Chinese Embassy 🇨🇳 in Vanuatu to discuss Vanuatu's AA Framework, earthquake recovery efforts, and opportunities to strengthen seismic monitoring capabilities. Investing in preparedness helps communities better anticipate and respond to future shocks.
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