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Panel Discussion Climate Finance

Innovative Finance for Pacific Climate Action

Thursday 8 October 2026 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Ballroom 5

About this session

Pacific island countries receive far less climate finance than their vulnerability demands, and grants alone cannot close the gap. This panel brings together leaders from Pacific regional, financial and regulatory institutions to explore how concessional loans, guarantees, insurance and first-loss capital can unlock greater investment in climate action. Attendees will hear practical examples from Fiji and the wider Pacific and learn what is needed to build an inclusive blended finance system that reaches climate-vulnerable communities, businesses and sectors.

Speakers

AA
Arif Ali Keynote
Governor
Reserve Bank of Fiji
MW
Michael Wate Panellist
General Manager
Solomon Islands National Provident Fund
CP
Coral Pasisi Panellist
Director, Climate Change and Sustainability
Pacific Community (SPC)
AT
Akata Taito Panellist
Technical Lead, Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme
United Nations Capital Development Fund
BS
Bimal Sudhakar Panellist
Chief Operating Officer
Fiji Development Bank

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Thursday 8 October 2026
Time
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Where
Ballroom 5
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
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Organised by
Pacific Community (SPC)
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