Building peace and security in Suva’s climate affected informal settlements

In 2022 our partners, the Pacific Centre for Peacebuilding, carried out research in three informal settlements in Fiji's Greater Suva Area. The research explored the relationship between urbanisation, climate change and peace and security in the Maravu, Nanuku and Qauia settlements. While progress is being made to support rural climate-impacted communities in need of relocation, informal settlements - often vulnerable to climate change with more complex needs and issues - should also be supported. The findings show that much more needs to be done to better understand the particular dynamics in informal settlements, and how to engage with them effectively on climate adaptation or relocation measures.