Tatu as most know him by is from of Nguna in Vanuatu
The meet was held as part of a part of the 2018 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR).
Mr. Whitely was chosen for this award from nominations by national leaders throughout the Asia Pacific Region as a local champion who embodies innovative thinking for risk reduction. A passionate individual within his community, he champions the role of local leadership in strengthening resilience.