It is not unique to Tonga that women are disproportionately affected by disasters and crises. But given the untimely convergence of events, now is the time to underscore the problem, writes Jessica Collins
Stories
Posted inStory / Fiji
U.S Coast Guard Ship visit highlights Partnership with Fiji to combat IUU Fishing
Fiji and the U.S Coast Guard’s partnership to deter and stop IUU Fishing and maintain maritime sovereignty and security throughout the region
Posted inStory / Tonga
ADB announces $500,000 grant to help Tonga in relief efforts
ADB announces grant to help Tonga restore life-sustaining services following the extensive damage from an undersea volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami
Posted inStory / Our region
New benefits for Pacific from Forum/PCRIC Disaster Risk Finance partnership
A new partnership to provide advice and capacity building to Pacific Island Countries and increase planning and preparedness against disasters.
Posted inStory / Polynesia
Newly discovered reef in Tahiti is not so new for locals
French Polynesian fisherman fears the Champ de rose coral reef site that has been opened to the eyes of the world will close due to attention brought to it
Posted inStory / Our region
Pacific islands prepare for UNEA 5.2, marine and plastic pollution targeted
Pacific Islands to advance the fight against marine and plastic pollution at the Resumed Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
Posted inStory / Tonga
Ripple effect: What the Tonga eruption could mean for tsunami research
Scientists study never-before-seen waves measured as far as the Caribbean after Tonga volcanic eruption.
Posted inStory / Samoa
SPREP offers environmental assistance in the aftermath of the Tonga volcano and tsunami
SPREP is on standby to work with the Government of Tonga and partners to provide support, especially in dealing with the environmental impact of the natural disaster.
Posted inStory / Our region
‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature in the Pacific’ – World Wetlands Day 2022
A report reveals that coastal habitats that include wetlands are essential but in decline in the Pacific region.
Posted inStory / Tonga
Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami throws the vulnerability of the countries into sharp relief as they struggle to reach SDGs
Global meeting call attention to the vulnerability of SIDS and their struggle to reach SDGs after the massive volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga