--- title: Skills for Climate Disaster Resilience description: The Pacific and Timor-Leste region, where APTC operates, is particularly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. --- [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal?hsLang=en) [Jobs Portal](https://alumnijobs.aptc.edu.au/) More results - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal?hsLang=en) ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) Skills for # Climate & Disaster Resilience The Pacific and Timor-Leste region is particularly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. Recognising the need for climate-related skill development, APTC has aligned its efforts with global and regional frameworks, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Australia's Climate Change Action Strategy. ## Our Commitment We contributed to climate resilience through infrastructure support, integrating 'green' content into courses, and delivering specialised training modules. The APTC Climate and Disaster Resilience Strategy has three key commitments: Greening APTC and TVET partners' facilities, increasing TVET sector influence and supporting skills development. ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) #### Greening APTC & TVET Partners’ Facilities APTC aims to enhance environmental sustainability within its facilities and operations and support TVET partners across the region in adopting green practices and building disaster resilience. ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) #### Increasing TVET Sector Influence APTC collaborates with TVET partners to enhance the sector’s impact on climate change and disaster resilience initiatives, building credibility and fostering knowledge sharing. ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) #### Supporting Skills Development APTC is focused on improving climate change and disaster resilience skills among students, staff, alumni, and the broader community. This includes adapting training products to meet regional and country-specific needs. ## Related Stories [Joe’s mission to empower students and build resilient homes in Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/joes-mission-to-empower-students-and-build-resilient-homes-in-vanuatu?hsLang=en) ![Ni-Vanuatu Joe Taur’s life took a dramatic turn after Tropical Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu in 2015, devastating schools, homes, and vital infrastructure. Cyclone Pam was one of the worst disasters to hit Vanuatu, leaving behind a trail of destruction that reshaped many lives. ](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/APTC%20graduate%2c%20Joe%20Taur%2c%20is%20now%20an%20Asst%20Trainer%20at%20the%20Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Technology%2c%20where%20he%E2%80%99s%20dedicated%20to%20passing%20on%20his%20skills%20to%20the%20next%20generation%20of%20builders..jpg) [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu?hsLang=en) #### Joe’s mission to empower students and build resilient homes in Vanuatu 29 September 2024 [Samoans graduate from vocational studies with APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/samoans-graduate-with-technical-and-vocational-qualifications?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/acting-1.jpg) [Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news?hsLang=en) #### Samoans graduate from vocational studies with APTC 27 September 2022 [170 Samoans graduate from APTC with Australian qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/samoans-graduate-from-aptc-with-australian-qualifications?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-graduates-in-samoa-celebrate-their-achievements-at-the-graduation-ceremony-in-apia-on-8-august-2024-1.jpg) [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa?hsLang=en) #### 170 Samoans graduate from APTC with Australian qualifications 27 August 2020 ### Resources Strategies - [APTC Skills for Climate & Disaster Resilient Strategy](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/The%20APTC%20Climate%20and%20Disaster%20Resilience%20Strategy_Final.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Climate Change Action Strategy DFAT 2020-2025](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Files/climate-change-action-strategy.pdf?hsLang=en) ### General Enquiry #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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