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.

Julia Gillard at Rio+20

By Evan Wasuka, One Television, Solomon Islands


21 June 2012, Rio de Janeiro - Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Australia will continue to do its part in preserving the natural ecosystem and in conserving the natural environment.



Ms Gillard is among the world leaders attending the Rio+20 Conference in Brazil.


She says the outcome of Rio+20 is an agreement between all the 193 UN country members and is geared towards delivering change in the long term.


Julia Gillard at Rio+20 from Wasuka Media on Vimeo.

In Rio, Ms Gillard has been appointed the co-chair with Rwanda global efforts to encourage countries to increase government aid to fight poverty, by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.

It comes despite Australia delaying by one year its pledge to meet the target by 2015.

Mr Ban also said Australia had been leading by example" on the need to tackle climate change.

"I really count on the Prime Minister's strong visionary leadership and commitment," Mr Ban said.

"She has been eloquently contributing to the global community."