As recognised by Forum Leaders who described climate change as the great challenge of our time, the Forum region remains very vulnerable in terms of threats to livelihoods, security and the overall well-being of the peoples of the Pacific.
Nagu on kinnitanud foorumi juhid, kes kirjeldasid kliimamuutust meie aja suurima probleemina, on Vaikse ookeani piirkond väga haavatav eeskätt sealsete elanike elatusvahenditele, turvalisusele ja heaolule avalduvate ohtude tõttu.