To save lives and protect livelihoods, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) supports governments in strengthening their emergency preparedness and response capacities to mitigate the effects of disasters and reduce their impacts on vulnerable populations. This includes building capacities in logistics, supply chain management and communication technologies; strengthening risk reduction tools through Social Safety Net programmes; and bolstering sustainable food security and nutrition solutions. The Pacific region ranks among the world’s most vulnerable to natural hazards. The increase of large-scale humanitarian disasters due to climate change events is considerable. Developing adequate preparatory measures to build disaster-resilient communities in such a challenging environment is a critical priority to save and protect livelihoods