United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands (@UNOCHA

United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands

3,010 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
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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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 10
Reliable information and strong partnerships are essential for effective humanitarian action. Last week, OCHA Pacific met with U.S. Embassy in Vanuatu to discuss disaster preparedness, information management, and humanitarian priorities across the Pacific.🇺🇸🤝
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 10
OCHA Pacific met with the Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand 🇳🇿 to Vanuatu to discuss disaster preparedness, anticipatory action, and regional cooperation across the Pacific. Building resilience starts with dialogue, preparedness, and Pacific-led solutions.🌏#Pacific
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 10
OCHA Pacific met with the Embassy of France 🇫🇷 in Vanuatu to discuss anticipatory action, disaster preparedness, and regional cooperation. We value France's continued partnership in supporting Pacific-led solutions that help communities prepare for future shocks.🌏
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
Jun 10
Last week, OCHA Pacific met with the UK Deputy High Commissioner to Vanuatu to discuss preparedness, anticipatory action, and humanitarian financing. Grateful for UK's support to the South Pacific envelope, advancing anticipatory action in Vanuatu and NGO response to #TCMaila
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
May 26
We had an engaging discussion with 🇷🇺 H.E. Mr. Mikhail Petrakov on the impacts of natural disasters and humanitarian action in the Pacific, particularly in relation to #TCMaila and Typhoon #Sinlaku. Grateful to @RusEmbAU for the time with us while in Suva. #PacificPartnerships
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
May 25
OCHA Pacific welcomed H.E. Ms. Fiona Flood, @irlembaustralia Ambassador of Ireland to Australia, Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG & Nauru, and Mr. Sam Roberts, the Deputy HoM, to discuss the humanitarian agenda. Grateful for Ireland's support to CERF and #UNDAC.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
May 24
OCHA Pacific welcomed the Swiss Delegation, including three Ambassadors to the Pacific, for discussions on humanitarian action in the region and OCHA’s role in the responses to #TCMaila and Typhoon #Sinlaku. Grateful for Switzerland’s continued support to #HumanitarianAction.
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
May 21
Partners across the Pacific are coordinating response efforts to support communities affected by TC Maila & Typhoon Sinlaku. The Pacific Humanitarian Team continues strengthening coordination, information-sharing & collective action. 🌏🤝 #PHT #OCHA #HumanitarianResponse #Pacific
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United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands
@UNOCHA_Pacific
May 19
Meet our integrated OCHA/UNDAC team in Chuuk, FSM 🇫🇲 supporting government-led coordination efforts following Typhoon #Sinlaku. We thank @Irish_Aid and @jica_direct_en for their generous support in deploying #UNDAC team members to support the response. #HumanitarianResponse
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