Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week 2025

The panelists included associate trainers and humanitarian deployees Aca 'Vuli' Gauna, Simione Bula and Georgina Galbraith, with the discussion facilitated by RedR Australia CEO Dr Helen Durham.

Our panelists shared their experiences in the Pacific, including insights on how indigenous wisdom—passed down through generations—helps communities to anticipate and respond to disasters, from early warning signs in nature to locally led recovery efforts.

"Local and traditional knowledge, passed down through generations, plays a critical role in strengthening local preparedness for and recovery from disasters. We need more effective and more culturally appropriate responses to climate related challenges, not just within the Pacific region, but across all indigenous communities. All we need to do is listen more carefully, absorb more deeply, and work together. In this time of overwhelming challenges, there is more than a shimmer of light on the horizon."—RedR Australia CEO, Dr Helen Durham

Watch a recording of the conversation here.