Menstrual hygiene is the great taboo in the Pacific
Better menstrual hygiene management is an imperative to empower women and girls in this region.
To mobilize communities in Vanuatu, talk to the chiefs
CSOs’ presence on the ground has developed their ability to work with community chiefs under the customary system.
“Democratizing” drinking water by taking it from thin air
Atmospheric water generators are a great fit for remote communities that lack access to clean water.
How New Zealand contributes to ADB's approach to the Pacific
New Zealand and ADB are collaborating with Pacific nations to help them achieve their development goals.
Innovative technology brings access to clean water in rural Vanuatu
A new solar-powered drinking water technology converts sunshine, air, and rain into safe drinking water.
Wary investors might soon see new opportunities in Pacific renewables
Pacific countries are finding innovative new ways to finance renewable energy products that are making them more attractive to private investors.
GDP tragedy: Preventing natural hazards from turning into economic disasters
Small Pacific economies are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of disasters on economic growth. Special support systems need to be in place to help them respond.
In the Pacific, urgent action is the key to addressing COVID-19
Pacific nations, led by the smallest and least well-off, moved decisively to restrict travel from a fast-growing list of COVID-19 affected countries.
Dual threat in the Pacific: COVID-19 and natural hazards
The pandemic demonstrates that disasters are triggered by multidimensional risks and hazards, and that a country’s approach to urban resilience needs to be multifaceted.
Are Pacific power utilities ready for the impact of COVID-19?
In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis.