Fiji, Feb. 13 -- Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and disaster financing mechanism.

On 27 January, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele presented the instrument to Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa.

The Solomon Islands is a key supporter and signatory of the PRF Treaty, which was signed during the 54th Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara in September 2025, when Prime Minister Manele served as Forum Chair.

With 15 Pacific leaders having signed the treaty, the region is moving toward making the PRF legally active by 2026.

Meanwhile, the 6th PRF Legal Co-Drafting Workshop is underway in ...