1. Acknowledging the urgency of urban action in the Pacific
The Pacific Urban Partnership convened at the opening of the 7th Pacific Urban Forum in Port Moresby with a shared commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development across the Blue Pacific. As towns and cities continue to grow, urbanization is reshaping the region, bringing both opportunities and challenges for communities, institutions and governments. This moment demands coordinated and purposeful action to ensure that urban development is well-planned, inclusive, climate-responsive and grounded in Pacific realities.

2. Building on the Suva Statement and advancing the Pacific urban agenda
 We reaffirm the momentum generated through previous regional dialogues, including the Suva Statement, and commit to building on that foundation through strengthened cooperation and practical action. In doing so, we underscore the importance of accelerating implementation of the Pacific New Urban Agenda and aligning urban action with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, the New Urban Agenda, and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the Commonwealth Declaration on Sustainable Urbanization. These frameworks provide a shared direction for our collective work and reinforce the need to place sustainable urbanization at the centre of regional and national development efforts.

3. Advancing climate resilience through housing and settlement upgrading
 A key priority in this agenda is resilient housing and the improvement of conditions in informal settlements and underserved communities. Across many Pacific towns and cities, urban residents continue to face inadequate housing, limited access to basic services, insecure tenure arrangements and heightened exposure to climate and disaster risks. We therefore reaffirm the importance of promoting adequate, safe and climate-resilient housing, alongside inclusive and community-informed settlement upgrading. Such approaches should strengthen access to services, infrastructure and opportunities, reduce vulnerability, and support pathways to greater security and resilience.

4. Recognizing that resilient housing depends on integrated urban systems
 We emphasize that housing resilience cannot be considered in isolation. It is closely linked to water and sanitation, drainage, energy, mobility, public health, livelihoods and public space. Building resilience in Pacific towns and cities therefore requires integrated urban planning and investment that connects shelter with services, infrastructure, ecosystems and economic opportunity. In this way, urban resilience is not only about structures, it encompasses the systems that enable communities to live safely, productively and with dignity.

5. Strengthening local action, local governance and SDG localisation
 We recognize that stronger local action is essential. Local governments and local actors are at the forefront of responding to urban growth and community needs, yet they often require stronger institutional, technical and financial support. National governments, regional bodies, development partners and the United Nations system all have important roles to play in enabling local action, strengthening capacities, improving urban data and evidence, and supporting implementation at scale. This includes efforts to strengthen own-source revenue, improve urban finance systems, and expand local access to finance for sustainable urbanisation, including climate finance for disaster risk reduction and adaptation at the city level. Strengthening SDG localisation should also contribute to creating an enabling environment for inclusive economic development, including greater economic opportunities for young people across the Pacific. In this context, tools such as Voluntary Local Reviews can help strengthen SDG localisation, local monitoring and policy coherence between local and national priorities.

6. Reaffirming the value of partnership across all sectors
 As partners representing local and national governments, regional organizations, academia, civil society, community stakeholders, development institutions and the United Nations system, we reaffirm the importance of working together across sectors, institutions and levels of governance. The Pacific Urban Partnership reflects our shared understanding that sustainable urban development can only be advanced through collaboration and shared responsibility. We welcome the contribution of academia and research institutions in generating context-specific evidence and innovation, and we value the role of civil society, grassroots organizations and community networks in promoting participation, accountability and inclusion.

7. Committing to shared priorities for inclusive and resilient urban futures
 As we open this Forum, we reaffirm our collective commitment to shared priorities: strengthening climate-resilient urban planning; promoting adequate and affordable housing; improving conditions in informal settlements and underserved communities; expanding access to basic services and infrastructure; strengthening urban data, knowledge and evidence; and supporting local governance and local action. These priorities are interdependent and must be advanced through coordinated and sustained efforts if Pacific towns and cities are to become more inclusive, resilient and prepared for future shocks.

8. Looking ahead: from PUF7 to wider regional and global processes
 The 7th Pacific Urban Forum (PUF7) is an opportunity not only to exchange knowledge and experience, but also to reinforce collective resolve. PUF7 marks a significant milestone in a broader roadmap of urban and climate action for the region. The outcomes of this Forum will carry Pacific priorities forward into the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku in May 2026, COP31, Asia-Pacific Urban Forum 9 in Yokohama in 2027, and preparations for Pacific Urban Forum 8. In doing so, partners can help ensure that Pacific urban issues – including resilient housing, informal settlements, local governance and climate-responsive planning – are more prominently reflected in regional and global agendas. We also look forward to the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November 2026, where partners can advocate for the centrality of sustainable urbanization and locally led climate action in achieving resilient, inclusive development across the Blue Pacific.

9. A collective commitment to continued action
 Together, we reaffirm our support for the Pacific Urban Partnership as a platform for dialogue, collaboration and action. We stand ready to work together to help build Pacific towns and cities that are more inclusive, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.