The Pacific Innovation Forum for Climate and Environment (PIFCE) will be 3 day regional event that will take place in Port Vila, Vanuatu in July of 2026. PIFCE will bring together Governments, entrepreneurs, NGOs, civil society, businesses, and academic institutions, who support climate resilience and environmental programming in the Pacific region.
What to Expect
• Ministerial dialogues on policy and regional cooperation.
• Business exhibitions and product showcases.
• Pitch sessions for green start-ups and entrepreneurs.
• Technical workshops and networking opportunities.
• Stories of resilience and innovation from across the Pacific.
Why Partners should support
• Gain visibility as a leader in climate and environmental innovation.
• Access a regional and international audience of policymakers, investors, and partners.
• Explore opportunities for collaboration in the Pacific.
• Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and climate resilience.
• Endorsed by Council of Ministers in Vanuatu and provides opportunity to showcase Pacific voices and experiences in the lead up to COP.
Opportunities for engagement
• Participate: Join the Forum as a delegate, exhibitor, or speaker.
• Sponsor: Become a key partner in building a resilient Pacific. Sponsorship packages will provide visibility before, during, and after the Forum.
Program overview
Day 1: Opening and Keynote Addresses / Panel Discussions
• Official opening ceremony and keynote speeches
• Panel Discussions: Leaders / experts will speak about sustainable development, climate change adaptation, mitigation, loss & damage, and environmental protection & conservation.
Day 2: Innovation Showcase and Panel Discussions
• Technology Presentations: Entrepreneurs, businesses, and research institutions will present their cutting-edge environmental technologies and solutions through interactive booths, demonstrations, and pitch sessions.
• Continued Panel Discussions
Day 3: Capacity Building and Networking
• Workshops and Training on various topics, including technology development, business scaling, environmental policy, and project financing.
• Networking Sessions: A series of networking events will facilitate connections between entrepreneurs, businesses, NGOs, government representatives, and investors, fostering potential partnerships for scaling successful environmental solutions.
Side Events
A series of side events will be organized to complement the core program:
• Lectures and Seminars: High-profile experts will deliver talks on key environmental challenges in the region, highlighting the role of innovation in addressing these challenges.
• Training Sessions: Capacity-building programs will be offered on specific areas such as sustainable agriculture, waste-to-energy technologies, climate change mitigation, etc.
• Site Visits and Demonstrations: Participants will have the opportunity to visit local environmental projects and businesses, showcasing successful innovations implemented.
• Official opening ceremony and keynote speeches
• Panel Discussions: Leaders / experts will speak about sustainable development, climate change adaptation, mitigation, loss & damage, and environmental protection & conservation.
Target Audience
• Government Representatives responsible for environmental / climate policies and programs
• Entrepreneurs and Innovators working on environmental technologies, tools, and solutions
• Relevant Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Businesses and Investors interested in supporting and scaling environmental solutions.
• Academics and Researchers focused on environmental sciences and climate change
• Development Partners and Donors who support environmental and climate initiatives and projects in the Pacific region.