SPC and EU Strengthen Fiji Seismology Unit to Enhance Tsunami Early Warning & Disaster Resilience

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“Somewhere beneath the Pacific Ocean, at this very moment, the earth is moving. Most of the time, we never feel it. But when the ground shakes, and the sea threatens our shores, a small team of dedicated Fijians is already at work watching, measuring, and issuing warnings. They were at work last night while we slept. They will be at work tonight and every night after that.”This powerful reminder was shared by Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, Mr. Paula Cirikiyasawa, highlighting the quiet yet critical role of the Fiji Seismology Unit and the National Tsunami Warning Centre in keeping our communities safe.In support of this important work, SPC, through the Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP) II Project funded by the European Union in the Pacific, was proud to support the handover of uniforms to these dedicated officers.Through the Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP II) Project, SPC continues to work in close partnership with the Government of Fiji to strengthen early warning systems, enhance monitoring capabilities, and improve information sharing. Since 2024, over FJD 100,000 has been invested in strengthening Fiji’s Seismology Unit, supporting advanced software, equipment, and capacity building.We acknowledge the European Union for its continued support and commitment to building resilience across the Pacific.hashtag#ResilientPacifichashtag#BSRPII

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