The BSRP Project
The Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific project is dedicated to helping build the resilience to disaster and climate change for communities; governments and countries across the Pacific region..
Many Pacific Island countries are vulnerable to disasters such as cyclones, tsunamis, earthquakes and drought but the challenges that many of these countries face from disaster are more detailed. Many of the countries this project works with are already addressing development issues such as poverty while also facing access issues to remote communities and outer islands. In addition, many of these countries rely on subsistence farming and have relatively small economies.
Latest News
Modelling inundation to respond to tsunami threats: First training for the Pacific Islands takes place on the 10th anniversary of the 2009 Samoa tsunami
Nadi, Fiji, 30 September 2019 – The first training of the Tsunami Evacuation Maps, Plans and Procedures Programme (TEMPP 1), co-sponsored by the Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP) Project of the Pacific Community (SPC) and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO), took place on 30 September – 4 October 2019 in Nadi, Fiji.Read more about Modelling inundation to respond to tsunami threats: First training for the Pacific Islands takes place on the 10th anniversary of the 2009 Samoa tsunami[...]
National Emergency Operations Centre opens in Niue
17thOctober, 2019 Niue – The newly built National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) in Niue was opened today by the Niue Premier, Hon.Sir Toke Talagi, and the Pacific Community (SPC) representative, Mr. Taito Nakalevu. This building will house the Police and National Disaster Management Office (NDMO). Niue suffered significant damage during cyclone Heta in January 2004,Read more about National Emergency Operations Centre opens in Niue[...]
Refurbished National Emergency Operations Centre to strengthen disaster response in Fiji
27th September 2019 Suva, Fiji – The newly-refurbished National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) funded by the European Union (EU) under the Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP) Project was opened today by the Minister of Infrastructure, Transport, Meteorology and Disaster, Mr Jone Usamate and Christoph Wagner, Head of Cooperation at the European UnionRead more about Refurbished National Emergency Operations Centre to strengthen disaster response in Fiji[...]
Fiji’s Disaster Management Plan Under Review
28 August, 2019 Lami, Fiji – Fiji’s Natural Disaster Management Act, 1998 and National Disaster Management Plan 1995 is currently being reviewed in a consultation workshop being held in Suva to review the first draft of the proposed Bill. The review is being undertaken as part of a wide reaching consultation period to ensure keyRead more about Fiji’s Disaster Management Plan Under Review[...]
Disaster Toolkit for Early Childhood Education Launched
An Early Childhood Education (ECE) package to help preschoolers and young children know what to do in the event of a natural disaster is launching in Apia today (29 March 2019) by the Associate Minister for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Taefu Lemi Taefu. The aim of the project is to familiarise childrenRead more about Disaster Toolkit for Early Childhood Education Launched[...]
Refurbished ECO triggers safety mode of the riverbank dwellers
Sevuloni Dewai was among the early birds in the hinterland of Naitasiri Province for a much-anticipated event down the Wainimala River on Wednesday, 27 February, 2019. He was on the first bus out of the mountainous ranges on the border with Fiji’s largest province of Ba near the Monasavu Dam and arrived just inRead more about Refurbished ECO triggers safety mode of the riverbank dwellers[...]
Refurbished Emergency Operations Centres to boost disaster response in Fiji
Suva, Fiji – Disaster response in Fiji is expected to be strengthened, with the opening of two newly-refurbished Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) funded by the European Union under the ACP-EU Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP) project and implemented by the Pacific Community (SPC). These are among nine emergency operations centres refurbishedRead more about Refurbished Emergency Operations Centres to boost disaster response in Fiji[...]
Tracking moody Mona
Always be ready for the worst and hope for the best NDMO director Anare Leweniqila updaes his permanent secretary David KolitaganeSoldiers man the radio and keep in touch with the EOCs.As Tropical Cyclone Mona roared across the islands, a group of men sat huddled around a conference table in a semi-lit room, their headsRead more about Tracking moody Mona[...]
Samoa’s first certified Fire Investigator strengthens local fire service
Apia Samoa- Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA), Assistant Commissioner, Aufa’i Petaia returned from Melbourne after completing a twelve-week Fire Investigator course with the Melbourne Fire Brigade (MFB) Fire Investigation Analysis team. Assistant Commissioner Petaia’s training costs were covered by the European Union (EU) funded ACP Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP)Read more about Samoa’s first certified Fire Investigator strengthens local fire service[...]
Vanuatu officially opens two Provincial Emergency Operations Centres in Malampa and Sanma
This week, Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon, Charlot Tabimasmas officially opened two Provincial Emergency Operations Centres (PEOC’s) in Malampa and in Sanma. The PEOC’s were funded by the EU through the Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP) Project, with a total cost of €700,000. Each centre is built to facilitate three or more NationalRead more about Vanuatu officially opens two Provincial Emergency Operations Centres in Malampa and Sanma[...]
Press Release
EU Supports disaster relief in Marshall Islands
Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands – An emergency response vehicle and 208 water tanks have been provided to the Republic of the Marshall Islands this week as part of ongoing support to boost emergency response efforts in the small Pacific Island nation. The timely gesture has been made possible through the European Union’s €19.37millionRead more about EU Supports disaster relief in Marshall Islands[...]