Pacific risk to resilience week: Managing climate and disaster risk for a resilient Pacific

About

The climate crisis is considered one of the great threats to humanity and the planet, the urgency to act in the Pacific was reiterated by Pacific Island Forum Leaders when they declared a regional climate change emergency in 2022. Climate-related disasters have almost doubled in the past two decades compared to the previous twenty years. This has exacerbated inequalities within and between countries, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) often experiencing the worst impacts despite contributing the least to global emissions.

By bringing together Pacific Island Countries and key partners, the Managing Climate and Disaster Risk for a Resilient Pacific (23 to 27 September 2024) takes stock of existing efforts in addressing disaster and climate resilience building at regional and national levels, to address what more can be done to support integrated approaches and address needed actions to avert and minimize losses and damages from climate change including migration.

The week is composed of three interrelated components through support from UNDRR, UNESCAP, the (interim) Santiago Network Secretariat and the support unit of the Pacific Resilience Partnership ( PIFS, SPC and SPREP) and hosted by the Government of Fiji. It will provide a platform to identify ways forward for Pacific Island countries, particularly related to climate and disaster mobility finance, coordination and collaboration for better averting, minimizing and addressing losses and damages.

Target audience

Participation by invitation only. The consultations will be aimed at relevant technical agencies in Pacific Island Countries with responsibility for climate and disaster planning and implementation. One representative from each of the following agencies will be invited per country.