The Eleventh Meeting of the ICG/PTWS Regional Working Group for Pacific Island Countries and Territories (WG PICTs XI), 13th August 2026

Résumé

The Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/PTWS) was first established by the IOC in 1965 as a cooperation mechanism for countries in the Pacific whose coastal areas are threatened by tsunamis. Through the ICG, Member States have designed and developed the Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System and work together to improve and sustain it.

The WG‑PICTs‑XI will take place within the broader Regional Geohazards Meeting (10–14 August 2026), which also includes the Annual Meeting of the Oceania Regional Seismic Network (ORSNET) and technical sessions on multi-hazard early warning systems.

The WG‑PICTs meeting will provide an opportunity to:

• Review progress on tsunami warning and mitigation in the region
• Discuss priorities and emerging challenges for PICTs
• Exchange experiences and best practices
• Identify priority actions aligned with ICG/PTWS workplans
• Finalize and endorse Regional PICT Tsunami Implementation Plan and Strategy to inform Regional Geohazards Strategy.