Four Community Organizations awarded with Climate Resilience Grants
By Chris Alex
The New Zealand High Commission and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have celebrated with four community service organisations in Solomon Islands that were awarded climate resilience grants under the Governance for Resilience (Gov4Res) Small Grants Initiative (SGI).
The special event, co-hosted at the New Zealand Commission Office, highlighted a growing partnership aimed at ensuring climate finance reaches capable and accountable local organisations, while strengthening national systems that support long-term resilience.
Following earlier rollouts in Tuvalu and Fiji, the Solomon Islands event marked the continued expansion of SGI across the Pacific region, reinforcing community-led approaches to climate adaptation and sustainable development.
Under SGI Phase 2, a total of USD200,000 in grants will be distributed among four community-driven projects scheduled for implementation in 2026.
The successful grantees are Greenenergy Pacific, the ACOM Care Foundation Trust Board, the Gizo Women in Development Trust Board, and the Tabata Ward Development Committee.
The organisations will lead projects in partnership with communities across Solomon Islands, addressing local climate challenges through tailored, grassroots solutions.
Speaking at the event, New Zealand High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Jonathan Curr said the initiative extends beyond financial assistance.
“This initiative not only provides financial support, but also strengthens local capacity, builds partnerships, and promotes long-term sustainability in communities,” Mr. Curr said.
He emphasised that empowering communities to lead their own resilience efforts is critical in addressing the increasing impacts of climate change across Solomon Islands.
Meanwhile, Sharon Inone, a representative of one of the selected community-based initiatives from Temotu Province, expressed appreciation for the support provided by New Zealand and its partners.
“We are grateful to New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, DFAT, and other donor partners for their support,” Ms. Inone said.
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