BY NED GAGAHE

The Australian High Commission and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), will officially launch the design phase and stakeholder consultation workshop for the Solomon Islands Climate Resilient Agriculture Development Programme tomorrow.

The event will be held at Club HP, Heritage Park Hotel, from 9am to 1.30pm.

This landmark Australian-funded initiative aims to strengthen agricultural productivity, resilience, and inclusivity across the country, particularly as communities face growing climate challenges.

Agriculture remains the backbone of Solomon Islands’ economy, sustaining more than 85 percent of the rural population and playing a critical role in ensuring food security, livelihoods, and national growth.

The program will be jointly launched by the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, and the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton.

According to organisers, the stakeholder consultation will bring together government agencies, development partners, farmers’ representatives, and private sector actors to help shape a shared vision for a climate-resilient agricultural sector.

The initiative represents a major step forward in Solomon Islands’ efforts to adapt to climate change impacts while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in rural communities.

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