Pacific governments have adopted the world's first coordinated framework for planned climate relocation, providing guidance for communities facing displacement from rising seas and intensifying storms. The framework addresses a critical adaptation challenge affecting millions across island nations and sets a precedent for other vulnerable regions.
The Diplomat · Friday, 5 June 2026
Pacific governments have launched the world's first regional framework for planned climate relocation, creating new guidance for communities facing displacement from rising seas, coastal erosion, and intensifying storms.
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