Hans hails from the highlands of Fiji and currently provides technical advice and support to Pacific Island Countries (PICs) on ocean governance, marine spatial planning, integrated management, and climate change adaptation and water security to help with the implementation of their national (local), regional, and global commitments.

Dr. Tuikolongahau Halafihi is a Project Manager (Tuna - Climate Change Warning System) at the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (FAME) Division of the Pacific Community (SPC), Noumea, New Caledonia. He is overseeing the implementation of the New Zealand funded Project: Climate Science to Ensure Pacific Tuna Access (CSEPTA). Mr. Jonathan Peacey has extensive experience in fisheries, conservation, and natural resource management, undertaking advisory and leadership roles with NZ Ministry of Fisheries, NZ Seafood Industry Council, the Marine Stewardship Council, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, and in the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and other Pacific Island countries.

Yvette is Technical Adviser for Science to Services at PCCC, translating scientific research into practical services that enhance climate resilience across the Pacific. Having previously worked at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country Office in Samoa as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources and environment of Samoa, Yvette has emphasized the importance of partnerships and practical applications of scientific research. Professor Aqorau is an accomplished academic and administrator, with over 30 years of experience in a variety of roles. He has held positions in both academic and administrative spheres, and has worked extensively at regional, national, and international levels. Professor Malua is the Vice chancellor for the National University of Samoa and has has a high profile in research; particularly in the field of climate and environment, He has more than 25 years of service and a wealth of experience in academic administration at NUS with her excellent track record in teaching and research; where she has been a member of various collaborations between NUS, regional and international partners as a researcher, consultant, project coordinator or both. Ofa is Manager at PCCC. Originally from Tonga, she leads the Centre’s efforts in technical programs on climate change resilience. Ofa has advocated for simplifying climate change information to make it more accessible to Pacific communities and ensuring that scientific findings are relatable and actionable at the community level.

Shaun manages the Environmental Hazards group at NIWA based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. He is a natural hazards scientist with special interests in applied multi-hazard risk sciences and management in the Pacific region. He also leads the Expert Team on MHEWS for the WMO Region-5 Southwest Pacific.