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Forum Reaches Out To People Of Vanuatu After Two Cyclones

The chair of the Pa­cific Islands Forum (PIF), Mark Brown, says the cyclones and earthquake which have battered Vanuatu should drive home the vulnerabil­ity and the responsibility for the global climate cri­sis and its impact on small island developing states.
09 Mar 2023 17:40
Forum Reaches Out To People Of Vanuatu After Two Cyclones
The aftermath of cyclones Judy and Kevin has left many people in Vanuatu homeless. Photo: RNZ Pacific

The chair of the Pa­cific Islands Forum (PIF), Mark Brown, says the cyclones and earthquake which have battered Vanuatu should drive home the vulnerabil­ity and the responsibility for the global climate cri­sis and its impact on small island developing states.

Mr Brown, who is also Cook Islands Prime Min­ister, said the PIF stood ready to assist with the recovery and rebuilding ef­forts as and when possible.

“Our hearts go out to those in Vanuatu who are now homeless, those hurt­ing, those displaced, those hungry and the many anx­iously awaiting news or as­sistance,” he said.

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Source: RNZ Pacific

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