The Pacific Islands Forum has provided insights into the intricate web of climate change and resilience strategies within the Pacific region.

Program Advisor for Climate Finance and Resilience Team Leader Karlos Moresi’s approach is pragmatic, acknowledging that climate adaptation is a dynamic process where the effectiveness of various strategies can vary.

He aptly notes, “sometimes it’s valid, sometimes it’s not,” emphasizing the need to explore the experiences of local communities particularly those in unique village settings who have thrived despite environmental challenges.

[Program Advisor for Climate Finance and Resilience Team Leader Karlos Moresi]

Key to Moresi’s perspective is the concept of climate livability.

Moresi highlights the importance of critical thinking when addressing the multifaceted challenges associated with climate change.

He has cited innovative endeavors like creating a structured framework for relocating communities from vulnerable traditional dwellings.

He also highlights that an upcoming timing ability framework, scheduled for November aims to provide governments with a structured approach to manage relocations, striking a balance between preserving cultural heritage and ensuring safety.

“And I think that the leaders have foreseen this coming especially with the impacts of climate change that they have developed the comparability framework, and Fiji has been a ahead of the curve in terms of preparations but also in terms of providing the financial resources to support people where they migrate to new locations.”

Moresi places strong emphasis on community-based resilience as a response to the limitations of government organizations in reaching remote areas promptly during climate-related crises.

He highlights the importance of empowering communities to act as the first line of defense during disasters especially in a region prone to various climate-related hazards.

The Pacific Resilience Partnership plays a central role in this collaborative effort.

Moresi emphasizes the various working groups within the PRP, such as the Digital Knowledge Token Working Group and the Disaster Risk Financing Working Group, which contribute to a holistic approach to resilience.