With support from the @USEmbassyPOM, @AusHCPNG, and the @FCDOGovUK, IOM is working with government and communities across PNG to strengthen El Nino preparedness, generate timely evidence, and deliver targeted last-mile support; contributing to the @UNinPNG El Niño Response Plan.

TC Maila displaced families across ENB, Bougainville & Milne Bay. With New Zealand Government funding, IOM continues delivering life-saving relief, backing PNG's national response. @MFATNZ @UNinPNG

This week, IOM, with @USEmbassyPOM support, trained enumerators, Gov't Officers & PDC staff in Kokopo for the TC Maila & El Niño Assessment in ENBP. Teams deployed to 2 communities per district in Kokopo, Gazelle & Rabaul missed during relief response,assessments ended today.

Otnek lost her son to a landslide in Wantoat, PNG. In remote areas, neighbors are often the first responders. That's why Morobe's Disaster Centre & IOM, with @USEmbassyPOM funding, helped Yomfong, Matap & Bama build disaster preparedness plans through simulation exercises.

Milne Bay Provincial Government, the Provincial Disaster Centre and IOM, backed by @USEmbassyPOM, continue reaching remote island communities in Samarai-Murua, Kiriwina-Goodenough and Esa'ala with registration, needs assessments and aid after Cyclone Maila.

The Village Courts & Land Mediation Secretariat, IOM, @UNDPinPNG & @UNICEF_PNG held a workshop in Mt Hagen with reps from Hela, Enga, Southern Highlands & Western Highlands to plan a capacity assessment strengthening access to justice in rural PNG. @AusHCPNG @MFATNZ @UNinPNG

TC Maila displaced families across ENB, Bougainville & Milne Bay. With Australian Government funding, IOM continues delivering life-saving relief, backing PNG's national response. @AusHCPNG @UNinPNG

DPLGA & UN partners (IOM, @UNDPinPNG , @unwomenPNG , @UNinPNG ) held today's inception workshop for PNG's Durable Solutions Project, funded by the UN IDSF, focused on operationalizing the National IDP Policy ahead of rollout in Western Highlands Province.

TC Maila displaced families across ENB, Bougainville & Milne Bay. With U.S. funding, IOM continues delivering life-saving relief, backing PNG's national response. @USEmbassyPOM @UNinPNG

Turning insights into action is the real work ahead. NDC Director General a.i, Mr. Laso Mana, at the report launch: “This assessment provides a clear roadmap to strengthen disaster management capacity across all 22 provinces.”

PNG's NDC launched its first Provincial Disaster Centre Capacity Assessment, covering all 22 provinces, Bougainville & NCDC, amid rising El Nino risks. US pledged $20M for disaster capacity; Australia committed AUD 25M in HADR support. Read more 👇 png.iom.int/news/assessment-…

Empowered Provincial Disaster Offices mean stronger communities. UN Resident Coordinator Shalini Bahuguna at today's launch: "When offices are resourced, trained and connected to national systems, communities are protected and recovery is faster." @UNinPNG

At today's launch of PNG's disaster capacity report, Australia's Madeleine Moss: "We know support is critical, especially as PNG and the Pacific face protracted challenges from El Nino." Australia continues backing PNG's provincial disaster institutions. @AusHCPNG

Disasters don't wait for institutions to be ready. At today's report launch, US Embassy's Angelica Beata: "Preparing and connecting before a disaster strikes is always more effective than meeting for the first time in the middle of an emergency." @USEmbassyPOM

Strong institutions and reliable data turn disaster response into fast, effective action. Minister Hon. Dr Billy M Joseph, MP: "When provincial institutions are prepared, communities are better protected. Assistance can reach those who need it most."

PNG's Provincial Disaster Centres are the frontline in disaster response. Today, IOM's Wonesai Sithole spoke at the launch of PNG's first national assessment of their capacity: "It goes beyond identifying challenges. It provides a practical roadmap for action."

Her sea walls and mangroves are more than coastal defenses; they are part of a community-led approach to climate adaptation. Through trainings funded by @FCDOGovUK, communities in Nissan and Carteret islands are strengthening and building long local climate strategies.