The RVO is responsible for the following:
• Monitoring of the activity of volcanoes in PNG including instrumental surveillance of the most active and potentially active volcanoes.
• Provision of advice and early warning where possible to relevant authorities on volcanic activity and potential volcanic activity and mitigation measures.
• Strategic assessments of volcanic hazards in PNG.
• Maintenance of database on volcanic hazards.
• Research into volcanism, volcano-seismicity and methods of volcano monitoring with the aim of improving monitoring, assessment and prediction capabilities.
• Public awareness programs concerning volcanic hazards.