Dr. Jong An Chun from The APEC Climate Center (APCC) participated in the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion Side Events on 19th November, 2025 during COP30 held in Brazil, where he introduced the OSCAR (tailOred System of Climate Services for AgRiculture) platform. APCC highlighted its ongoing collaborations with Pacific Island countries and emphasized the importance of localized climate services for strengthening climate resilience in vulnerable regions.

During the event, APCC presented the impacts of the OSCAR system implemented under the GCF-funded Van-KIRAP project in Vanuatu.

APCC also shared plans to further expand OSCAR-driven climate-smart agriculture services across the Pacific Island Countries in partnership with SPREP and regional agricultural agencies. This effort aims to help more countries integrate climate information into policy development, agricultural research, and farming practices.

Through its engagement at COP30, APCC reiterated that climate-informed agriculture is essential to advancing global climate adaptation efforts. The Center affirmed its commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation to support communities most affected by climate change.