Amid reports of drought-related deaths in PNG's Western Province, the country's Government admits some remote areas have received no relief since the start of the El Nino-driven disaster in the...
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Pacific climate change link between rising temperatures and disease
Updated 8 September 2014, 10:15 AEST One of the themes of the UN Small Island Developing States conference was climate change and while people are familiar with the issue of rising sea-levels, few...
Climate change affecting Pacific health
Updated 16 January 2013, 10:23 AEST Given the long term predictions that we will face more hotter days and extreme weather, medical authorities say the implications for human health as a result of...
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UN regional plan to help with disaster response and protecting women
The United Nations's regional plan on supporting governments of the Pacific will be launched later today. The proposed plan will assist 14 Pacific Nations to tailor their responses to national...
Study links climate and dengue outbreaks in New Caledonia
Much has been said about the increasing intensity of dengue epidemics in the Pacific region. Listen: Study links climate and dengue outbreaks in New Caledonia (Credit: ABC) Some have suggested it...