Central Bank of Solomon Islands Hosts Workshop to Validate Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap
Honiara, Solomon Islands, 24th March 2026 – The Central Bank of Solomon Islands last week on the 18th of March convened stakeholders from across the financial sector, government agencies, and development partners for the Inclusive Green Finance (IGF) Roadmap Validation Workshop, an important step toward strengthening climate resilience and financial inclusion in the Solomon Islands.
The workshop focused on validating the Solomon Islands Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap 2026–2030, which aims to expand access to financial services that support climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive economic development.
Opening the workshop, Governor Dr. Luke Forau emphasized the urgent need for the financial sector to play a stronger role in addressing climate risks while expanding access to financial services.
“Solomon Islands faces some of the highest levels of climate vulnerability in the world. Inclusive green finance is no longer an option. It is a necessity if we are to strengthen resilience, protect livelihoods, and ensure that no one is left behind,” Governor Forau said.
The Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap builds on the progress achieved under the country’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy and proposes practical actions to strengthen the financial sector’s ability to respond to climate and environmental challenges.
These actions include expanding green financial products such as renewable energy loans, climate resilient housing finance, sustainable agriculture lending, and climate responsive insurance solutions. The roadmap also aims to strengthen awareness, financial literacy, and environmental, social, and governance practices within the financial sector.
The validation workshop brought together financial institutions, government ministries, development partners, and other stakeholders to provide feedback and recommendations to ensure the roadmap is practical and aligned with the needs of the Solomon Islands.
Speaking during the opening session, Country representative for Country Representative for Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Mohammad Ali Shaikh highlighted the importance of inclusive green finance in supporting vulnerable communities.
“Inclusive green finance is not only about expanding access to financial services. It is also about ensuring that rural communities, women, youth, and small businesses can use finance to strengthen resilience and protect their livelihoods,” he said.
The development of the Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap is supported through the Greening the Pacific Financial Systems (GPFS) programme, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGI) in partnership with the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, with financial support from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
The GPFS programme works with central banks and financial institutions across the Pacific to strengthen climate risk management, develop green finance frameworks, and expand sustainable investment opportunities in the region.
Participants at the workshop discussed key priorities for the roadmap, including strengthening financial sector awareness of climate risks, expanding access to green financial products, and improving protection mechanisms such as climate responsive insurance for vulnerable communities.
Feedback from the workshop will be incorporated into the final Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap before it is formally adopted and implemented.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with financial institutions, government agencies, and development partners to advance sustainable finance and build a resilient financial system that supports the long-term development of the Solomon Islands.
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The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is the nation’s premier financial institution, responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policy. CBSI oversees and regulates the country’s banking and financial system, ensuring economic stability and growth.
