This report focuses on urbanization, combined with the increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards associated with the onset of climate change, as a major contributor to risk exposure in the Pacific. It argues that as the region’s cities and towns serve as hubs for administration, essential social service provision, and drivers of economic growth, urban must be enhanced in order to withstand and recover from unexpected shocks associated with natural hazards and climate change. Considering and responding to these risks is presented as an essential part of proactive urban management strategies and infrastructure development plans. Possible approaches for building urban resilience are explored.