The United Kingdom has announced new funding of about $41 million to strengthen climate resilience across Pacific Island nations.
This is due to Pacific Island nations increasingly affected by rising sea levels, stronger storms and environmental pressures on food security and livelihoods.
The funding will support practical, locally led initiatives aimed at helping communities prepare for extreme weather, respond faster to disasters, and recover more effectively.
The programme builds on the UK’s ongoing climate adaptation efforts in the region, particularly through its flagship initiative, Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA), which supports projects across Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu.
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra, who is currently in Fiji, says Pacific countries are on the frontline of the climate crisis and emphasised the importance of investing in local solutions that strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems and support sustainable growth.
Malhotra says modern approach to development is all about backing effective, locally led solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change.
She says part of the funding will also be used to improve access to climate finance by embedding advisors within Pacific governments.
The UK has already supported Fiji’s first blue bond, raising $100 million for marine protection, sustainable livelihoods and food security programmes benefiting hundreds of farmers.
