Former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Dr. Melchior Mataki was reappointed to head the Ministry after his contract ended last month.

A government statement confirmed, Dr. Mataki was sworn-in at Government House before the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi on Monday 20 September to formalise his re-appointment.
Speaking after his swearing-in ceremony, Dr. Mataki said he was humbled by the trust and confidence in him by the Government.

