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The Pacific sea-level monitoring network consists of tide monitoring facilities in 12 countries across the Pacific. Watch this video to find out more about the monitoring equipment, how it works and why it’s important to the Pacific and Australia. More information: http://www.bom.gov.au/pacific/projects/pslm/index.shtml This project operates under the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) and is funded by the Australian Government – AusAID and Department of Foreign Affairs and trade.

The Pacific Ocean Portal has been developed over the last 3 years by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology under the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) in close consultation with Pacific Island Met Services and other key ocean stakeholders. SPC has taken on the hosting, maintenance, and further development of the Portal, and will be delivering training on possible applications of the portal to in-country stakeholders throughout the region.

A new tide gauge was installed and launched by the Tuvalu Minister for Communication & Transport, Hon. Monise Laafai with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Pacific Community (SPC). Situated at the new wharf in Funafuti, the Tide Gauge will monitor weather, tides, sea level and land movement providing real time weather observations. There are 20 tide gauges installed and providing vital ocean and climate information in the Pacific. The Tide Gauges also provides real time observations and through COSPPac and BoM, SPC is able to publish Annual Tide Predictions, which have been of great benefit to local fishermen and women and related sectors for planning ocean and coastal activities. The installation of the new tide gauge has been made possible through the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac), a program managed by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), Geoscience Australia, through the support of DFAT. Since it launched in 2012, COSPPac has been a major component of the Australian Government’s work with Pacific Island countries on adaptation to the impacts of climate variability and change. COSPPac has worked to build the capacity of Pacific Island National Meteorological Services (NMSs), Land & Survey Departments (LSDs), and other relevant agencies to understand and apply climate, ocean and sea level information for the benefit of island governments and communities. COSPPac is managed by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) in partnership with SPC, Geoscience Australia and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

With support from the Australian Government, the Tongan Government, and the Pacific Community (SPC), a tide gauge has been recording sea level and climate information in Tonga since January 1993. In 2018, 25 years later in its busy port location, the tide gauge was in dire need of repairs and replacement. Thanks to the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac), funding was identified to relocate and install a new state-of-the-art station on Vuna, Cruise Ship wharf.

Increasing Community Resilience to Climate Extremes and Natural Disasters. By closely observing their local environment, communities in the Pacific have developed skills that enable them to build coping strategies for extreme weather and climate events. They are able to make their own predictions for weather and climate variables based on traditional knowledge that has evolved through observation and experience over a considerable period of time.

Last week, the Fiji Meteorological Service facilitated a Sugarcane Rainfall Outlook Workshop. The initiative was part of a six-days long workshop organized by the Fiji Meteorological Service and the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji(SRIF) in partnership with the Australian Government and New Zealand Government funded Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific #COSPPac. The aim of the workshop was to meet with Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited(FSC) sector assistants, field officers, farm advisors and sugarcane farmers to gauge feedback on the climate outlook products issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service on a monthly and weekly basis to further improve service provision for the sugar industry stakeholders.

👉 The Pacific Sea Level and Geodetic Monitoring (PSLGM) project operates under the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific #COSPPac. 🌊 It is a monitoring network of tide gauge facilities and earth monitoring stations in 14 Pacific Island countries. The tide gauges provide information on sea levels and tides. The earth monitoring stations provide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) measurements to allow absolute determination of the vertical height of the tide gauges. #PacificCommunity #PacificIslands #SeaLevel #KnowYourOcean

Climate Data for the Environment (CliDE) and services client (CliDEsc) - CliDE and CliDEsc Archiving Meteorological Data and Developing Sector Specific Products. Climate Data for the Environment (CliDE) is a climate data management system used to archive Pacific meteorological data, it was first released in 2009 CliDE provides historical meteorological data that can be used to develop tailored services and information products to inform decision-making by governments, communities, and sector groups. CliDE and CliDEsc products and applications automate data analysis allowing for consistent and timely responses to user needs. Highlights over COSPPac2 for the CliDE/CliDEsc project include: • Digitisation, archiving and quality control of meteorological data. • Cloud-based technology increased data security and accessibility, backups to the cloud take place everyday. • CliDEsc customised products assisted public health services and maximised renewable energy generation. The 15 Pacific Island countries participating in the project are the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. More information at http://cosppac.bom.gov.au/

The Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) through its Coordination and Communications Unit (CCU) supports Traditional Knowledge, Communication, Training and Capacity Development. During Phase 2 of COSPPac (2018 - 2022), the CCU centralises common program management functions and manages the technical resources needed to support the coordination, communications, training, and capacity development activities that are common across all three project components. Highlights over COSPPac2 include: • Enhanced communication, aiding NMS and stakeholders in disseminating information via social media and radio. • Supported collection and archiving of Traditional Knowledge (TK) about climate and ocean data in the TK database, worked with NMS to incorporate TK in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Niue, Samoa, and Tonga, enhancing the relevancy and accessibility of meteorological information. • Emphasis on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Pacific Meteorological Services, ensuring disability accessibility, inclusive communications, and planning for in-country activities. • Conducted regular capacity-building workshops for communities, government entities, NMHS, and others. Over 2,600 stakeholders, NMS and LDS staff participated in COSPPac2 training over 600 days from 2018-22. The 15 Pacific Island countries participating in the project are the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. More information at: https://bit.ly/43BZi1b 🔔 Subscribe to SPC's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/SPC_YouTube ℹ The Pacific Community (SPC) has been supporting sustainable development in the Pacific, through science, knowledge and innovation since 1947. It is the principal intergovernmental organisation in the region, owned and governed by its 27 member countries and territories. 🔗 For more about SPC's work, visit: https://www.spc.int/ Follow SPC here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spc.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spc_cps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secretariat-of-the-pacific-community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spc_cps/

Seasonal Prediction Project – SPP Enhancing Climate and Ocean Monitoring and Prediction Services. The Seasonal Prediction Project supports the delivery of seasonal and inter/intra-seasonal (or within season) climate and ocean predictions and adds value to climate (e.g., drought) and ocean (e.g., coral bleaching) monitoring. Highlights over COSPPac2 for the Seasonal Prediction Project include: • Extension of the Bureau of Meteorology ACCESS-S climate modelling system to the Pacific. • Integrated ACCESS-S into national climate and ocean bulletin, EAR Watch, and other tailored products. • Published the Climate Change in the Pacific Report 2022 for 15 countries. • Continued support for products/services like the Monthly COSPPac Bulletin, Ocean and Climate Outlook Forum, and Pacific Climate Change Data Portal. The 15 Pacific Island countries participating in the project are the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. More information at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/pacific/outlooks/ http://www.bom.gov.au/pacific/projects/pslm/index.shtml https://www.pacificmet.net/products-and-services/climate-bulletin https://www.pacificmet.net/products-and-services/online-climate-outlook-forum https://oceanportal.spc.int/

Pacific Sea Level and Geodetic Monitoring (PSLGM) - Ensuring a Continuity of High-Quality Long-Term Sea Level Data for the Pacific. The PSLGM project operates under the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac). This video highlights our Phase 2 achievements and initiatives that have strengthened climate and disaster resilience in the Pacific region. The primary goal of the project is to generate an accurate record of variance in long-term sea level for the Pacific region. The 14 Pacific Island countries participating in the project in phase 2 are the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Thirteen of the participating countries host a permanent sea level monitoring station. These provide information on sea levels and tides. Palau does not have a permanent station, so tidal predictions for Palau are calculated from other sources. Highlights over COSPPac2 for the PSLGM project include: • Strengthened relationships and support from NMS and LDS, boosting local technical capacity. • Upgraded GNSS Refresh Stations. • Enhanced understanding of vertical land motion, sea level impacts, and absolute sea level data creation. • Expanded Pacific Tidal Prediction Calendars from 18 to 40 sites for 2024. • Launched Pacific Tides Mobile App for extended access to tide calendars More information at http://cosppac.bom.gov.au/ http://www.bom.gov.au/pacific/projects/pslm/index.shtml https://www.ga.gov.au/scientific-topics/positioning-navigation/geodesy/pacific-sea-level-and-geodetic-monitoring https://oceanportal.spc.int/

Traditional Knowledge and Science – this video looks at how efforts are underway to compile a database of traditional knowledge related to weather and climate in the Pacific. 🔔 Subscribe to SPC's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/SPC_YouTube ℹ The Pacific Community (SPC) has been supporting sustainable development in the Pacific, through science, knowledge and innovation since 1947. It is the principal intergovernmental organisation in the region, owned and governed by its 26 member countries and territories. 🔗 For more about SPC's work, visit: https://www.spc.int/ Follow SPC here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spc.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spc_cps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secr... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spc_cps/

The Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (more commonly known as COSPPac) is an Australian government multi-partner program that has evolved through various phases in the region going back to the early 1990s. The Early Action Rainfall (EAR) Watch provides early warning of drought and prolonged wet periods, for early preparedness and response. The program is built on strong Gender and Social Inclusion principles. At our EAR Watch stakeholder workshop in August 2022, participants included representatives from FemLINK Pacific, also the Fiji Association for the Deaf. Tuliana Waibuta (Fiji Association for the Deaf) taught Terry Atalifo (Acting Director, FMS) & Simon McGree (COSPPac Technical Science Lead) sign language for 'COSPPac'. The sign is similar to 'coral', which is the logo for COSPPac. Being able to communicate with different communities in assorted styles is key to early warning and disaster resilience. The capacity, networks and insights of all community members are critical for effective and equitable actions to build resilient communities. More Fiji EAR Watch information via https://www.met.gov.fj/index.php?page=climateOutlooks