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Yellow tsunami hazard zone warning sign in Bali, Indonesia
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In support of government efforts to raise awareness and prepare vulnerable communities for the possible occurrence of a tsunami, stakeholders such as business networks may organize activities to contribute to tsunami preparedness.
Connecting Business initiative
Cover and source: Global Earthquake Model Foundation
Documents and publications
This seismic risk profile of Fiji, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
Schoolchildren conducting earthquake drill
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The long whirring sound of a tsunami alert ringing out across Fiji’s capital of Suva is a familiar sound, thanks to annual drills practicing for a day residents hope never arrives.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Press release
The UN Capital Development Fund, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and Sun Insurance Company Limited are launching a new insurance product to help Fijian farmers prepare for cyclones, reduce loss of lives and damage to crops and livestock.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
United Nations Capital Development Fund
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A line of teepees made from tree branches on a Fijian beach trail off into the distance, but they’re not bonfires, they’re helping to fight coastal erosion and act as a natural sea wall.
ABC News
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Documents and publications
The Standard Operating Procedures for Planned Relocation (SOP) in Fiji is one of the most comprehensive national documents in the world, providing detailed instructions and guidance on processes for climate-induced planned relocation.
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In this podcast listen to how continuous rain in Fiji is causing flooding, sparking conversations about village locations and how people can be better prepared.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Memories of an earthquake in Vanuatu almost 60 years ago: the lessons learned and the similarities to natural disasters today.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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