Risk Informing Development
Integrating risk analysis into development planning so that communities and governments can anticipate, absorb, and adapt to shocks. PRRP works with national and local partners to embed risk considerations into policy, budgeting, and infrastructure decisions — reducing vulnerability before disasters strike.
- Risk assessments integrated into local development plans
- Training government planners on risk-informed decision-making
- Supporting climate and disaster risk finance strategies
The Pacific Risk Resilience Programme works alongside governments and communities across the region to ensure that risk considerations are woven into the fabric of everyday development decisions. Rather than treating disasters as emergencies to react to after the fact, this approach focuses on anticipation and preparation — helping planners, budget officers, and local leaders identify vulnerabilities early and invest in solutions that reduce exposure before shocks arrive. By strengthening the link between risk information and policy-making, the programme supports a shift toward development that is more resilient, inclusive, and capable of withstanding the climate and disaster challenges facing Pacific Island nations.
Private Sector Development
Strengthening economic resilience by engaging businesses, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs in disaster preparedness and recovery. PRRP fosters public-private partnerships that protect livelihoods, sustain supply chains, and create opportunities in vulnerable communities.
- Business continuity planning for small and medium enterprises
- Public-private partnerships for outer-island food security
- Risk-informed investment in agriculture and infrastructure
Gender & Social Inclusion
Ensuring equitable participation and benefits across all programme activities. PRRP mainstreams gender and social inclusion so that women, youth, people with disabilities, and marginalised groups have a voice in resilience planning and share in the gains of development.
- Gender-responsive risk assessments and planning tools
- Targeted support for women-led enterprises and cooperatives
- Inclusive community consultation processes
Where We Work
PRRP operates in partnership with the governments of Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu — four Pacific nations highly exposed to natural hazards and climate change. Our team is hosted at the UNDP Pacific Office in Suva, Fiji, and works alongside national ministries, provincial authorities, and community organisations.
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