Support for Australia, New Zealand and United States in Meteorological services

Ben Kedoga, NBC News Papua New Guinea 3rd July 2013, Nadi, Fiji

Big countries, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States have been, and will continue to be important partners in the development of meteorological service in the region.
This was highlighted by various country officials at the 2nd Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Nadi, Fiji.

Met directors say there is a need for more training and support in the development of met services.

Acting Director of Vanuatu’s Meteorological and Geo–Hazard Department, David Gibson says despite several developments in the past few years, the region still needs more help in advancing its Met Services.

He says in Vanuatu there has been considerable changes and improvements within their Met Service and Geo Hazard Department, but they still face many challenges.