Pacific

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 202323 March 2023

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

Measles in the Pacific – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 November 2019

After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]

Pacific origins for Brazil Zika outbreak? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 April 201603 May 2017

The current Zika outbreak in Brazil may have had its origins in Polynesia, says new research speculating the virus was […]

SMC BRIEFING: Climate change and the Pacific

Expert Q&A | Published: 17 February 201613 July 2017

With a warmer future set to hit our Pacific neighbours hardest, is there still a chance to turn the tide? The […]

Fear of gods’ wrath propelled growth of societies – In the news

In the News | Published: 11 February 201611 April 2016

Belief in the wrath of judgemental gods spurred the expansion of human societies, suggests a new study co-authored by New […]

UPDATED: Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 September 201528 March 2016

The Kermadec Islands and surrounding ocean – one of the Pacific’s most diverse and pristine marine environments – is to […]

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