The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will co-host the 2026 Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Forum from 3 to 6 November 2026 in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The four-day event will be held under the theme “Solutions for a Resilient Blue Pacific: Scaling Innovation and Financing Agrifood Systems Transformation
Pacific island countries face growing challenges from climate change, food insecurity, economic vulnerability, and disruptions to supply chains. These pressures affect not only how food is produced, but also how it is processed, transported, sold, and made available to people.
Against this backdrop, the Forum will bring together governments, development partners, financial institutions, the private sector and other stakeholders to identify practical solutions that can help Pacific countries build more resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. This includes supporting farmers, fishers and food producers; strengthening local food production and markets; improving the way food is processed, transported and sold; making healthy food more affordable and accessible; and helping communities adapt to climate change.
WHAT: Four days of high-level sessions, 12 side events and pavilions showcasing Pacific solutions:
- Day 1 (3 Nov): Official opening, a Ministerial Round Table on national priorities, and sessions on the Hand-in-Hand Initiative and private sector partnerships.
- Day 2 (4 Nov): Better production of crops, livestock and fish, and better nutrition, including healthy diets and diet-related diseases.
- Day 3 (5 Nov): Climate resilience and finance, stronger value chains, and digital agriculture, data and AI.
- Day 4 (6 Nov): Launch of the Pacific SIDS Investment Programme and Agrifood Investment Platform, outcomes, and adoption of a Ministerial Declaration.
WHEN: 3–6 November 2026. Official opening at 09:00 on Tuesday, 3 November.
WHERE: Warwick Le Lagoon Resort, Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu. In person, with hybrid participation. A livestream link will be provided on the event website.
WHO: Hon. Jotham Napat, Prime Minister of Vanuatu; Hon. Ian Wilson Toagalana, Vanuatu Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Biosecurity; Dr QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General (virtual); Mr Maurizio Martina, FAO Deputy Director-General; Dr Máximo Torero Cullen, FAO Chief Economist; and Dr Alue Dohong, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific; Mr. Mohamed Manssouri, Assistant Director-General and Director, FAO Investment Centre; and Mr. Guangzhou Qu, FAO Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands.
Also attending are Pacific ministers, regional organizations, the World Bank, ADB, IFAD and other partners, farmers’ organizations, businesses, researchers and youth.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
Media are invited to attend the Forum in person, pending visa approvals by the Government of Vanuatu. Attendance is at your own cost. The event will also be livestreamed (you can find the link on the event page here). You can register for in-person or remote participation here. If you have questions or want to organize interviews with participants, please contact the communications staff listed below.
RESOURCES FOR THE EVENT:
Website: SIDS Solutions Forum | FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands
Event Agenda: Provisional Agenda 2026 Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum.pdf - Google Drive
Event Concept Note: Concept note-SIDS2026.pdf - Google Drive
Social Media tags and handles:
- Facebook: #SIDSSOLUTIONS #ZeroHunger #NoPoverty; @FAO I FAOSAP
- X: #SIDSSOLUTIONS #ZeroHunger #NoPoverty; @FAO|@FAORAP|@FAOSAP
CONTACTS:
Tiy Chung Regional Communications Officer
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Tel/WhatsApp: +66 81 899 7354
Seetashma Thapa
Communications Specialist
FAO Sub Regional Office for the Pacific Islands