As a “pathfinder” initiative for the Pacific region under the Global Shield against Climate Risks, PacLAD focuses on rapid, community-based delivery. By reducing administrative layers and channeling resources directly to those most affected, the program ensures that support reaches communities effectively, efficiently, and where it is needed most.

“The Pacific Island nations are on the sharp end of the climate crisis, enduring annual losses that are staggering. PacLAD is designed to move beyond promises, providing direct, people-centered assistance for immediate relief while simultaneously investing in climate-resilient community infrastructure for the long term,” said Sara Jane Ahmed, Managing Director of the CVF-V20 Secretariat.

The CVF-V20 continues to elevate the support for climate-vulnerable economies, ensuring that climate finance reaches those who have contributed least to the crisis yet face its most devastating and irreversible consequences. Through initiatives like PacLAD, the CVF–V20, and its partners are demonstrating how locally led, rapid-response funding can deliver tangible results and lasting resilience on the frontlines of the climate emergency.

PacLAD is supported through the Global Shield Financing Window of the CVF–V20 Joint Multi-Donor Fund, with financial contributions from the Government of Wallonia. The Fund, jointly managed by the CVF–V20 Secretariat and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), is designed to advance climate prosperity, promote South–South cooperation, and scale up action on adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage.