IASC Weekly (NY): Preparedness and Response Activities in the Pacific Island Countries
New York
Agenda:
11.30 - 12.00 Preparedness and Response Activities in the Pacific Island Countries
Mr. Peter Muller, the Head of OCHA's Regional Office for the Pacific will give an update on the various preparedness and response activities in the Pacific Island Countries.
12.00 - 12.30 Discussion and Q & A
Ms. Christelle Loupforest, Head of the IASC/ECHA Secretariat, will facilitate a discussion on humanitarian challenges in the Pacific region.
Background:
Mr. Peter Muller is the Regional Disaster Response Adviser for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for the Pacific, based in Fiji. In his current capacity with OCHA, Peter has for the last four years promoted a coordinated approach to disaster response and preparedness in the Pacific through the Cluster Approach and the Pacific Humanitarian Team.
OCHA in the Pacific
The Regional Office for the Pacific in Fiji (ROP) ensures that regional responders work together to deliver timely and appropriate humanitarian assistance to affected people across the Pacific. In 2010 alone, Fiji and the Pacific Islands faced emergencies that included five tropical cyclones, two volcanic eruptions and one tsunami. The RO in Fiji supports coordination between partners through the Pacific Humanitarian Team (PHT), which covers 14 Pacific Island countries. The PHT includes 150 organizations that undertake relief, early recovery and protection activities. Members are based in 27 countries and have been active in seven clusters. These regional clusters remain on standby to respond to emergencies and strengthen preparedness.
Useful Links:
http://www.unocha.org/roap/about-us/about-ocha-roap/rop
https://www.facebook.com/UNOCHAROP
http://www.unocha.org/roap
Meeting Documents
Preparedness and Response Activities in the Pacific Island Countries
11.30 - 12.00 "Preparedness and Response Activities in the Pacific Island Countries Mr. Peter Muller, the Head of OCHA's Regional Office for the Pacific will give an update on the various preparedness and response activities in the Pacific Island Countries. "
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