Excerpt from news.fundsforngos.org
On March 4, 2026, Pacific Island governments launched the world’s first regional guidance on climate-related relocation grounded in human rights principles. The initiative aims to provide a framework for communities forced to move due to rising seas, coastal erosion, and extreme tides, ensuring that relocations are conducted with respect for human dignity and self-determination. The guidance was unveiled as Pacific leaders convened in Nadi, Fiji, to discuss pairing this landmark framework with the financial and technical support necessary for its effective implementation.