Project Name: Mapping, Assessing and Planning for Comprehensive Multi-hazard Early Warning Capabilitie in Fiji
This project aims to enhance Fiji’s infrastructure resilience through two main initiatives: the development of a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) and the implementation of nature-based coastal protection.
By integrating single-hazard systems into the MHEWS, the project improves public awareness, emergency response, and resource efficiency.
Additionally, it addresses climate risks like erosion and flooding by identifying and employing nature-based coastal resilience solutions to protect communities and critical infrastructure.
Lead Agency: National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Ministry of Waterways
Impact
1
This project establishes a comprehensive Multi-Hazard Early Warning System to benefit Fiji by providing timely, accurate alerts for multiple hazards, protecting lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods from cascading risks and extreme climate events.
2
It enhances institutional preparedness by streamlining risk communication, coordination, and resource planning and allocation. Additionally, it strengthens Fiji Meteorological Service’s role as a regional forecasting hub.
3
Long-term resilience is bolstered through investments in infrastructure, skills training, and risk-informed planning, fostering safer communities, sustainable development, and improved disaster governance, while serving as a scalable model for other Pacific Island nations.
