Strengthened Pacific Resilience, Climate Finance and Loss & Damage Action As climate-related disasters become more frequent, intense and complex, vulnerable countries and communities are facing escalating losses and damages that threaten lives, livelihoods, cultures and development gains. From cyclones and floods to sea-level rise and prolonged droughts, climate emergencies are increasingly straining national systems and exposing gaps in preparedness, response and recovery. Taking place during COP31, this side event will explore how governments, communities, children and international climate finance institutions can work together to strengthen resilience, improve disaster preparedness, respond effectively to climate emergencies, and address the growing challenge of loss and damage. Aligned with the COP31 Presidency's priorities of increasing the resilience of vulnerable regions, strengthening financial and institutional mechanisms for climate action, promoting cross-sectoral action, and increasing youth participation, the event will highlight practical solutions and lived experiences from the Pacific and beyond. Convened by the Government of Solomon Islands and World Vision, the discussion will place children and frontline communities at the centre of climate action. Through an intergenerational dialogue, speakers will examine how investments in resilience, disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action, community preparedness, and climate finance can help protect the most vulnerable and support a more resilient future.

Venue

Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion

Speakers

Hon Wayne Ghemu, Minister, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Exsley Taloiburi, Head of Multilateral Governance and Observer Engagement, Green Climate Fund, Child Advocate from Makira Province, Solomon Islands, IFIAD/FAO Representative, World Vision Representative, Filomena Nelson, Climate Adaptation Adviser, SPREP