Honiara, Solomon Islands, April 21, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) hosted a workshop to discuss the preparation of a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Investment Plan for the Solomon Islands’ renewable energy, land transport, and forestry sectors with key sector stakeholders within the country. The efforts are part of an established partnership between GGGI and MECDM to develop Solomon Islands’ first NDC Investment Plan to implement climate mitigation priorities stipulated in the country’s updated NDC document.
The workshop was delivered by GGGI in its capacity as an implementation partner of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub. It was attended by representatives from government line ministries, donor partners, and private sector organizations, with discussions revolving around priority sectors.
Delivering his opening remarks at the workshop, MECDM Permanent Secretary Dr. Melchior Mataki commented, “The Solomon Islands government is committed to different Greenhouse Gas mitigation and adaptation actions to address climate change in their Updated National Determined Contribution 2021 and the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS), and Energy Policy. The Ministry is taking a strategic view to ensure the NDC Investment Plan will be the first national planning document for climate change, which integrates the NDC goals and actions to achieve the targets.”
GGGI Country Representative for Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, Mr. Sakiusa Tuisolia, acknowledged this as a milestone event, mentioning that “this initiative focuses on sustainable and resilient development transition to low carbon development pathways for Solomon Islands. GGGI plays a crucial role in the Pacific region, particularly in supporting Small Island Developing States by aiming to help achieve their national development goals and fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement. Therefore, in responding to the Solomon Islands Government’s request, GGGI is providing technical assistance to undertake the preparation of the NDC Investment Plan.”
Next steps include using the valuable feedback and insights received in the prioritization workshop to develop the draft NDC Investment Plan. The NDC Investment Plan is expected to be launched later in August this year. This initiative aligns with the Solomon Island Government’s request to develop the NDC Investment Plan through the Regional Pacific NDC Hub. Additionally, this project is funded by the European Union.