The Pacific

The Pacific Island Countries and Territories are among the most disaster-prone in the world, facing frequent and compounding hazards including tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis and coastal flooding.

These recurrent shocks intensify underlying structural vulnerabilities. Supply chain and logistical constraints impede emergency response, service delivery and access to markets, while under-resourced telecommunications systems limit the reach and coordination of disaster efforts.

At the same time, fragile, import-dependent food systems contribute to a growing triple burden of malnutrition (undernutrition, overnutrition or obesity, and micronutrient deficiency) and non-communicable diseases. Together, these interlinked challenges not only deepen the region’s exposure to crisis but also erode its capacity to recover. Strengthening local systems, particularly in supporting governments in managing and mitigating disasters, is therefore central to advancing resilience and reducing disaster risks across the Pacific.

The World Food Programme provides government partners with technical assistance, coordination and training in supply chain and logistics, emergency telecommunications, and food security and nutrition. We enhance access to disaster risk financing and inclusive shock-responsive social protection systems that focus on those most at risk of being left behind.