Flightdec Futures
Tuvalu moved to declare a state of emergency, but that was merely indicative of a crisis unfolding in the Pacific.
Sione Fanga Taufa, Associate Dean Pacific and Professional Teaching Fellow, University of Auckland noted the Pacific's heavy reliance on imported fuel and the long and fragile supply chains.
His story in the Auckland University, Waipapa Taumata Rau website outlines the issues and 'navigating the road to resilience'. I recommend reading it.
No diesel, no power: why the global oil shock is hitting NZ’s small Pacific neighbours hard – University of Auckland
www.auckland.ac.nz
Analysis: Sione Fanga Taufa writes about the fuel and energy crisis facing Pacific nations, with the current geopolitical tensions. But with this complexity also comes opportunity.