UNOSAT is implementing The project “Strengthening Capacities in the Use of Geospatial Information for Improved Resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa.” (2021-2024) intends to develop sustainable capacities and implement ad-hoc and tailored geospatial solutions. These can help to improve existing policy and decision-making processes to solve priority issues in the fields of Disaster Risk Reduction. Partnership with the government is crucial to the success of the project. UNOSAT aims to develop innovative capacity development solutions and geospatial services by integrating data, technology, knowledge, and people - custom-tailored to the country's needs. This 3-year long project builds on previous experiences and aims to further enhance capacities by leveraging technological advances and innovation and providing integrated geospatial solutions for improved decision making in the fields of Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Resilience, and Environmental Preservation in the eight target countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, Lao PDR, Nigeria, Solomon Islands, Uganda, and Vanuatu.

Climate change is no longer a possibility but a harsh reality for the Pacific Island Countries. In recent years, Fiji has faced an increasing array of natural hazards, such as tropical cyclones, more frequent earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. These hazards, exacerbated by climate change, pose significant risks to the nation's limited infrastructure and vulnerable population. Impacts such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and flooding further threaten coastal communities and critical infrastructure, creating an urgent need for effective solutions.