Thematic report on disability inclusion in the Pacific

This review identifies the progress made on the inclusion of persons with disabilities into disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Pacific Island countries since the adoption of the Sendai Framework in 2015 and where gaps remain. It also outlines future directions and priorities to ensure that the commitments made on the inclusion of persons with disabilities can be met by 2030.

Key recommendations include improving the collection and use of disability data to better understand vulnerability and disaster risk. Further work is needed to strengthen a multi-stakeholder approach to DRR and identify existing and promote new budget allocations for disability in risk reduction projects. The leadership of persons with disabilities is critical to successful, local decision-making in DRR and should be further promoted.