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Countries in the Pacific Islands are susceptible to natural disasters. While disasters have always occurred, indications suggest that their frequency and intensity are increasing. In particular, climate change is predicted to increase the frequency and intensity of disaster events in the future. This increase of frequency and intensity of natural disasters requires a more holistic approach in dealing with natural disasters. In response to increasing losses of life and damage to property,...

FAO Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Work in FSM is continuing 4months after Tropical Cyclone Maysak struck the Federated States of Micronesia. Approximately 30 000 people on 36 islands were affected by destructive winds and torrential rainfall when Tropical Cyclone Maysak struck Chuuk State on 28-29 March and Yap State on 1 April. Agriculture and infrastructure were seriously affected in both states, with many islands having suffered at least 90 percent damage to staple...

The Samoa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are partnering to promote fresh produce safety and quality in Samoa. Consumers have a right to expect that the foods  purchased and consumed will be safe and of high quality. Consumers should also have a right to voice their opinions about the food control procedures, standards and activities that governments and industry...

Milkfish will soon be reared in a commercially viable and environment-friendly way in Tonga.  The FAO assisted joint- project to rear milkfish aims to develop a sustainable source of food and income for island communities. The communities have been involved in steps of the process and received training in the operation of the farm as well as in business management. Fisheries staff from the Government of Tonga visited the Philippines as part...

The formation of the Micronesian Association for Sustainable Aquaculture (MASA) was endorsed at the 15th Micronesia Presidents Summit which was held in the Marshall Islands in July. The annual summit allows the presidents of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and the Republic of the Marshall Islands to exchange views and information on national, regional and international issues. Prior to the summit, the establishment of a cooperative arrangement...

The FAO Subregional office of the Pacific Island is pleased to welcome Frank Chopin, who will take up the position of Senior fisheries and aquaculture officer in Apia, Samoa.  Frank joins the Subregional office following 8 years in FAO Rome where he was Chief of the Fishing Operations and Technology Service. Mr Chopin has experience in the public and private sectors in different countries including roles in fisheries R&D, technology transfer...