Implementing integration – reflections and lessons from the Pacific, for the future

The Pacific has made significant progress advancing an integrated agenda on DRR & CCA at many levels – from the regional level with the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (FRDP), the national level through integrated policies and implementation mechanisms to the community level. 

This engaging panel session will draw upon the legacy of learnings from the region and importantly focus on what the future may look like across various levels. The session also seeks to provide insights to other regions that can learn from the progress in the Pacific to advance integration in their regions. In doing so, we will also draw on lessons from East Africa and how they built upon the Pacific progress to advance integration in their region. We want to profile what works in practice to empower others, drawing upon a strong base of lessons and evidence. 

This online side event will: 

• Discuss the integration of DRR and CCA as well as the intersection between integrated programs and sustainable development goals. 
• Highlight lessons from approaches in the Pacific have demonstrated the importance of meaningful participation from vulnerable groups in planning and action at all levels. 
• Reflect challenges and opportunities towards financing mechanisms that can support integrated approaches across the DRR and climate financing spectrum 

Session objectives

Discrete objectives of the session are to:  

1. Profile the progress of the Pacific region in DRR/CCA integration and discuss the importance of a sustained effort by developing countries with the support of partner organizations 
2. Interrogate common challenges across different levels of integration 
3. Facilitate learning across levels with a focus on leadership, governance, inclusion and financing 
4. Generate interest in other regions outside of the Pacific in advancing integration.

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