Pacific meteorological leaders, development partners and regional organisations met in Tonga on 15 September, 2026 for the Weather Ready Pacific (WRP)’s Fifth Steering Committee Meeting (SCM-5), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening weather, climate and early warning services across the Pacific. The meeting follows the conclusion of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) meeting from 10-14 September.

11 August 2026, Alofi, Niue – A three-day training was carried out at the Niue Meteorological Service (NMS) to help strengthen the capacity of its Climate Services team to use a range of climate prediction tools and platforms in order to get the best possible climate outlooks and seasonal predictions for Niue. 

For Ms. Mwata Keariki, a career in meteorology wasn't something she had planned. In fact, after graduating from the University of the South Pacific with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, she imagined herself working in the environmental sector.

But sometimes the most rewarding careers begin with an unexpected opportunity.