Series: 2026 Resilience Learning Month Exploring the Pacific’s Approach to Planned Relocation in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters 7 May 2026 Pacific Island countries have been working together for over a decade to better understand and plan for climate mobility. Pacific Leaders endorsed the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility (PRFCM) in 2023, with an Implementation Plan approved in March 2026. The PRFCM recognizes the right of all Pacific peoples to stay in their homes, while promoting rights-based and people-centered approaches that consider not only planned relocation but also other forms of climate (im)mobility, including displacement, migration, stranded migrants, and staying in place. This session shared the Pacific’s regional approach and explored the potential role of development partners and ADB in its implementation. Read: Event Summary Program and Learning Materials 7 May Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Exploring the Pacific’s Approach to Planned Relocation in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters A business case for investment in planned relocation and displacement in the context of disasters and climate change: lessons from ADB’s work since… Steven Goldfinch, Christelle Cazabat, Erin Chu Felton Talk Fiji’s leadership on planned relocation policies and financing mechanisms, remaining challenges and potential way forward. Nacanieli Speigth Talk A sharing on Pacific perspective and closing reflections. Rahul Tikaram Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Steven Goldfinch Jonathan Austria Divina Gracia Baclig ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Read Also 2026 Resilience Learning Month Topics Capacity Development Climate Change Disaster Risk Management Environment