3 June 2026, Port Vila - Excitement is building as the countdown to the inaugural Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) continues.
Four weeks from now, from 1–3 July 2026, Port Vila Vanuatu will become the hub of climate and environment innovation, igniting a wave of action for climate resilience in the Pacific region, and around the world.
More than 300 government officials, entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations, civil society groups, private sector leaders, and academic institutions from across the Pacific are expected to come together as active drivers of change in addressing global climate and environmental challenges.
“Vanuatu looks forward to welcoming everyone to Port Vila,” said Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change Vanuatu.
“I know that the Government and the people of Vanuatu are spearheading some of the best innovations in climate and environmental solutions across the region and around the world and we would like to share these with the world and have them showcased at this event.”
Over three days, the Forum will showcase Pacific-led innovative solutions, strengthen capacity building and skills sharing, promote peer-to-peer learning and foster meaningful partnerships for climate resilience and environmental sustainability in the Pacific.
Minister Regenvanu added: “We believe that the PIFCE has the potential to become an enduring Pacific-owned platform for climate and environmental innovation that reflects our shared values and our vision for a resilient and sustainable Pacific.
PIFCE is an initiative of the Government of Vanuatu, supported by the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) hosted at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
A core objective of PIFCE 2026 is to strengthen private sector engagement and encourage new forms of collaboration between businesses, innovators, government agencies, and communities. The event also aims to encourage innovative and scalable approaches to climate and environmental programming.
SPREP Director General, Mr Sefanaia Nawadra, said the climate crisis continues to present unprecedented challenges to countries across the Pacific, threatening livelihoods, food security, biodiversity and cultural heritage.
SPREP’s mandate is to promote cooperation in the Pacific region and provide assistance to protect and improve its environment and to ensure sustainable development for present and future generations.
“Innovation is extremely important in our collective effort to build resilience for our Pacific communities,” said Mr Nawadra.
“As Pacific communities continue to face increasing environmental challenges and pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and disaster risks, we need to ensure our innovation evolves to match the magnitude of the challenges before us.
“SPREP is extremely pleased to be able to support the Government of Vanuatu to realise the aspirations of the inaugural Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment.
“We look forward to bringing forth solutions and innovation that are useful for our Pacific communities, relevant and fit for purpose to strengthen climate resilience and foster sustainable development.”
The initiative behind PIFCE was originally fostered through a proposal developed jointly by Hon. Minister Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change, and the Vanuatu-based charitable association V-Lab, reflecting a shared vision to create a Pacific-led platform for innovation and climate action.
To find out more about PIFCE and to register, please click: https://pcccinnovation.com/pifce2026/pifce2026-registration/
Please reach out to Olivia Finau William for more information: wolivia@vanuatu.gov.vu