Climate change and social protection in the Pacific training

An online training for professionals working in or with Pacific island countries 

• Date: Tuesday 2 June, 2026
• Time: 11am - 1:30 pm Fiji time
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Delivery: Online via Zoom

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the Pacific.

Its impacts—such as more frequent disasters, rising sea levels, and threats to livelihoods—are already being felt across the region.

This interactive training explores how social protection systems can help people prepare for, cope with, and recover from climate‑related shocks as well as support long‑term resilience and adaptation.

The course focuses on government‑led social protection, highlighting how well‑designed systems in the Pacific can reduce hardship, prevent harmful coping strategies, and support communities before, during, and after climate impacts.

Note: When registering, please use the email address you’ll join the session with. If you register with one email and try to join with another, you may not be able to access the training.

What will I learn?

This training explores:

• the key concepts of climate change and social protection, and how they relate to each other in the Pacific context
• how climate change is affecting people across the Pacific and the vital role social protection plays in reducing poverty, inequality, and vulnerability
• how strong government‑led social protection systems can help individuals, households, and communities prepare for, cope with, and recover from climate‑related shocks.

Who should attend this course?

This course is for professionals:

• engaged in climate change, social protection, or related sectors, such as financial inclusion, poverty reduction, health, economic growth, food security, education, and disaster management.
• from government agencies, international organisations, civil society organisations, academia, and consultants interested in strengthening their understanding of inclusive and shock responsive social protection.
• working in or with Pacific island countries, at all experience levels—including those new to social protection.

What do I need to participate?

To participate in the course, applicants must:

• have access to a computer or mobile device with stable internet connection as this training will be conducted online via Zoom. It is also beneficial to have access to a webcam; however, this is not essential.
• be proficient in English for learning and engagement.
• be able to commit to attending the session.
• have completed social protection training with P4SP. This can be either online, in-person or eLearning as it requires a shared baseline of knowledge. If you have not yet completed introductory training, you can complete the Introduction to social protection in the Pacific e‑learning in advance of the session.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible learning environment.

If you require any adjustments to support your participation, please let us know at the time of registration or contact training@p4sp.org.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need to use the same email address?
The join link and access permissions are tied to the email you register with to help ensure a smooth entry to the session.

I registered with the wrong email - what should I do?
If you have registered using the wrong email, please contact us at training@p4sp.org and let us know the correct email that you will be joining the session with, and we will update your registration.

I’m new to social protection and have not done social protection training with P4SP. Can I still join?

This session does require a baseline of social protection knowledge. You can still join, but please complete the Introduction to social protection in the Pacific e‑learning in advance of the session.

Can I join from my work computer and my mobile?
Yes - just make sure you join using the same account/email you registered with.