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Multi-hazard Early-Warning Systems and Risk Information

Strengthening Early Warning Systems across the Blue Pacific. Building resilience through regional cooperation and harmonization.
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Why Risk Information Matters

Effective Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) depend on accurate, timely risk information to protect lives. This initiative focuses specifically on the needs of nine Pacific nations: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Risk information encompasses more than just hazard data; it must integrate exposure and vulnerability assessments to truly understand potential impacts on communities and infrastructure. Localized data is critical because broad regional models often fail to capture the specific topographical and social nuances of our diverse islands, leading to information gaps that can endanger lives during rapid-onset disasters.

Granular Data Analysis

Moving beyond global models to utilize high-resolution local datasets for precise risk profiling.

Actionable Intelligence

Translating complex scientific data into clear, actionable warnings for the "last mile" communities.
  • Participating Nations
Micronesia
Fiji
Kiribati
Nauru
Palau
PNG
Solomon Is.
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Institutional Context

Aligned with Global Frameworks

The Technical Working Group operates within established regional and global mandates to ensure sustainable development and safety.

Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (FRDP)

The TWG is anchored in the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (FRDP), an integrated approach to address climate change and disaster risk management (CCDRM). We support the implementation of the FRDP by enhancing the technical capacity of National Hydrometeorological Services (NMHS) and ensuring that disaster risk reduction strategies are deeply embedded in national development planning.

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

Our efforts contribute directly to the Sendai Framework Target G: "Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to people by 2030." This global mandate drives our regional roadmap, ensuring that no community is left behind in the face of increasing climate volatility.

Leadership & Core Support

Driven by the commitment of our member countries and supported by key regional and international organizations

Core Partners

SPREP
SPC
IFRC
UNDRR
WMO
ADB
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The Landscape of MHEWS in the Pacific
This comprehensive ADB & SPC Landscape study documents a critical paradigm shift from traditional single-hazard approaches to integrated, multi-sector risk studies.

The report outlines persistent challenges, particularly the fragmentation of data and the lack of accessibility for remote communities. It highlights that while data often exists, it remains siloed or technically inaccessible to key decision-makers. The findings provide a clear roadmap for investment to create an interoperable, user-friendly risk information ecosystem.
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Risk Governance and Resilient Development

The Risk Governance TWG is co-chaired by Fiji and Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Directors.

Disaster Risk Financing

The Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) TWG was established in 2019 in response to a need to better understand the current landscape of existing disaster risk financing mechanisms available to the region and the gaps.

Human Mobility

The Human Mobility TWG is chaired by the International Organization on Migration (IOM). The TWG was established to the 2019 Pacific Resilience Meeting

Localisation TWG

The TWG on Localization is co-chaired by PIANGO, FemLink and Fiji Disabled People’s Federation. The focus of the TWG is to establish communities of best practice actively engaging in knowledge sharing in disaster preparedness

Information Knowledge Management (IKM) TWG

The Information Knowledge Management (IKM) TWG is chaired by PNG with SPC as the Secretariat. The IKM TWG was established in 2011 to support the work of the Pacific Climate Change.

Water Security Advocacy TWG

Water security is critical to disaster and climate resilience in the Pacific due to the inextricable links of water to food security, energy, health, economic development, environmental well-being, and the health of ecosystems

Pacific Based Carbon Mechanism TWG

This TWG is being led by PIFS and worked in collaboration with the Micronesian Centre for Sustainable Transport

Resilient Infrastructure & Resilient Housing TWG

The purpose of this TWG is to support the various actors and projects enhancing resilient infrastructure in the Pacific through strengthening coordination to avoid duplication of efforts, promoting best practices, providing guidance for national initiatives, and facilitating exchange of lessons learned.