Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
October 9, 2026
NADI, Fiji – Pacific Leaders and global partners are advancing a shared regional commitment to strengthen access to climate and disaster resilience financing, with new contributions towards the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) announced during the Pacific Pre-COP31 meetings in Nadi, Fiji.
At the high-level event, Turning Climate Finance into Community Resilience, the Prime Minister of Fiji, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, announced a US$10 million contribution to the capitalization of the PRF.
The Government of Denmark also announced a US$2.3 million contribution, while the Government of the Netherlands pledged a further US$1 million, with both contributions supporting the operationalization of the Pacific Resilience Facility.
The commitments reinforce growing international support for the Pacific’s efforts to establish a financing mechanism designed by and for the region, ensuring that climate finance reaches communities and people on the frontline of climate change.
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders reaffirmed the PRF as the pre-eminent climate investment priority for the region at their annual meeting held in Palau in early September. The PRF represents a significant expression of Pacific climate leadership, with an initial capitalization target of US$500 million, working towards US$1.5 billion to support a 1.5°C world.
Established by the Pacific Islands Forum members, the PRF is designed to mobilize accessible, predictable and sustainable financing for climate and disaster resilience, placing Pacific priorities, ownership, and decision-making at the center of regional climate finance.
Welcoming the further contributions to the Pacific Resilience Family, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa said, “The Pacific has long been at the forefront of the global climate agenda, not simply calling for action, but advancing Pacific-led solutions. The Pacific Resilience Facility is a clear expression of that leadership, putting Pacific priorities, Pacific ownership, and Pacific solutions at the heart of building a more resilient region.
“I warmly welcome the continued leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and members, as well as the vital support of our partners for the Pacific Resilience Facility.”
With the latest commitments, total pledges to the PRF now stand at US$190 million, adding further momentum towards fully capitalizing the Facility and strengthening its capacity to deliver practical support to communities across the Pacific.
As the Pacific moves towards COP31, the PRF provides a clear pathway from climate advocacy to implementation, strengthening Pacific-led solutions, mobilizing climate finance, and ensuring that global commitments respond to the realities and priorities of Pacific communities.
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