In the Pacific region, recent events have focused on disaster response. A report was launched by the Government of Tonga, which looks at the experiences of people with disabilities during disasters. This report aims to improve disaster preparation.

Technical support was sent to Micronesia after a typhoon caused damage to communication systems. This help was provided to restore important communication services. Further information on these events can be found from the World Food Programme's Pacific Islands Country Brief.

Details of training sessions for humanitarian responders, which took place in Fiji, are also available from this source.