Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), 22 March 2024 – While millions of people around the world are involved in activities to celebrate World Water Day today, an estimated 16,000 people, including...
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UNICEF Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Drought), March 2024
Highlights On 12 March 2024, President Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) declared a national emergency in response to severe drought conditions in Pohnpei, Yap, and Chuuk states. He...
Federated States of Micronesia: Drought - 03-2024 - Drought #2 (2024-03-19)
Description In September 2023, El Niño was officially declared in FSM, raising concerns for the upcoming months. The drying trend, intensifying from October to November, typically peaks in January...
Empowering communities in Micronesia through sustainable aquaculture practices
In the western Pacific Ocean, the idyllic small island of Pohnpei of the Federated States of Micronesia is home to a rich diversity of marine life. However, this diverse ecosystem is under threat...
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Note d’information : effets potentiels de la sécheresse sur la santé humaine et les systèmes de santé dans les États et Territoires insulaires océaniens
Introduction L’Océanie est le siège du phénomène d’oscillation australe El Niño, qui a d’importantes conséquences sur les conditions météorologiques dans les États et Territoires insulaires...
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Blue Pacific Continent Volume 2 Reference Book of National and Territorial Climate Change Risks and Plans, January 2024
INTRODUCTION This volume is intended as a companion to Blue Pacific Continent, Volume I – Primer on Pacific Regional Climate Change Action. This reference book offers an overview of Pacific countries...
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Blue Pacific Continent Volume 1 Primer on Pacific Regional Climate Change Action, January 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The “Blue Pacific Continent” is both a mindset and a geographic region. The Southwest Pacific Ocean is home to more than two dozen island states and territories that range in size...
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Advisory on the potential impacts of drought on human health and health systems in Pacific Island countries and territories
Introduction The Pacific is home to the El Niño Southern Oscillation, which has major impacts on the weather conditions in the Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs). The current situation...
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Fire, Floods, Drought: Over Two Decades of Navigating Through Climate Challenges in the Pacific
KEVIN PETRINI UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Federated States of Micronesia Pohnpei, FSM – In November 1998, I arrived in the Pacific for the first time to the island of Samoa. I was a young...
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Asia and the Pacific: El Niño Humanitarian Snapshot - Latest updates for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (as of 25 January 2024)
OVERVIEW El Niño conditions are persisting into 2024. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasts that this ongoing episode will endure until at least April 2024, its model indicating that...
Federated States of Micronesia: Drought Imminent 2023 - DREF Operational Update (MDRFM002)
In September 2023, El Niño was officially declared in FSM, raising concerns for the upcoming months. The drying trend, intensifying from October to November, typically peaks in January after an El...
FSM Kosrae and Yap States SOPs for clinical care for GBV survivors launched with UNFPA support
KOSRAE, the Federated States of Micronesia – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) with the support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific, launched the standard operating...
Building resilience through increased access to information in the Federated States of Micronesia
A critical element of any decision-making process is the availability and access to relevant information. The Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) Project is working...
UNFPA Pacific Director reaffirms the agency’s support to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia under the new 5-Year Programme
POHNPEI, the Federated States of Micronesia - Iori Kato, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Director for the Pacific Sub-Regional Office (PRSO) and Representative in Fiji, presented his...
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UNFPA compiled stories of “Youth SRHR Champions” in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands with New Zealand support
MAJURO, the Marshall Islands – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched a compilation of testimonies of key government officials, NGO partners and youth who were spearheading the...
European Union strengthens drought preparedness efforts in Micronesia
The European Union is allocating €100,000 (over 105 000 USD) to drought preparedness activities in Micronesia to mitigate the impacts of a severe El Niño-induced drought that is anticipated to hit...
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The Pacific Climate Change Centre Completes Knowledge Brokerage Training for Micronesia
21 September 2023, Nadi, Fiji – The Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) has fulfilled its promise to the region in terms of knowledge brokerage by convening the last of the sub-regional workshops...
Federated States of Micronesia: Drought Imminent 2023 - DREF Operation (MDRFM002)
Description of the Event Approximate date of impact The drying trend intensifies through October and November, reaching its peak in January of the year following an El Niño event. During this period,...
Yap State Department of Health services: Communicable Disease Report - Week 34
Overview EpiWeek 34 from Aug. 14, 2023 to Aug. 20, 2023. Diarrheal cases have decreased as compared to last epiweek report although it is still above the threshold. Diarrhea is also a symptom of...
Climate Change in the Federated States of Micronesia: Indicators and Considerations for Key Sectors
New Report: Federated States of Micronesia Faces Stronger Storms, Health Threats, and Challenges for Atolls and Fisheries from Climate Change HONOLULU (July 18, 2023) – Stronger typhoons, growing...