Pacific

Samoa’s dengue outbreak – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 April 202426 May 2025

Samoa will fumigate schools and hospitals in an effort to kill mosquitoes carrying the potentially life-threatening dengue virus. The Pacific Island country […]

Faster tropical cyclones in a warming world – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 February 202430 October 2024

In some parts of the world, a Category 5 hurricane signifies the most extreme wind speeds starting at 252 km/h. […]

Treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater soon to be released in the Pacific – SMC Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 21 June 202330 October 2024

Japan has begun tests of new facilities designed to discharge treated nuclear wastewater into the sea. The water has been used to cool the […]

Pacific turnout concerns as Census deadline looms – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 May 2023

More than a quarter of Pacific people in Aotearoa are yet to complete the Census, according to Stats NZ. The overall […]

10-year plan for Pacific children’s health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 March 2023

Quality housing, sustainable incomes, and better access to healthcare and education would make a world of difference to Pacific children’s […]

Māori and Pacific perspectives on the latest climate science – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 March 202314 January 2026

Indigenous and local knowledge play important roles in ambitiously preparing for a warmer future, according to IPCC’s latest climate report. The IPCC’s […]