Solomon Islands

Why your support matters in the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands spans more than 900 islands that are highly exposed to climate shocks. Many communities live close to the coast, growing their food in shoreline gardens, collecting rainwater and fishing in reefs and lagoons. Sea level rise and intense storms are disrupting the foundations of everyday life.

UNDP notes the rising risks of coastal flooding, erosion and saltwater intrusion across the Pacific. Cyclones and heavy rain can destroy gardens and crops, damage fresh water tanks and cut off transport routes, leaving people unable to reach health facilities, food markets or essential supplies. These problems are made even harder by long distances between islands. That means villages are often forced to begin recovery in isolation with limited food and water supplies.

Structural inequalities shape who is most affected. People living in remote areas often have less access to information and reduced influence on decision-making processes. Combined with the isolation of geography, this translates to slower recovery times and less (or no) participation in planning for future climate risks.

And it gets even more challenging for women and girls, who usually shoulder unpaid care work and have fewer opportunities to earn money. On top of this, they tend to bear the brunt of reduced food production and available household resources. In the Solomon Islands, two out of three women also experience physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner.

Despite these immense challenges, communities across the Solomon Islands are leading strong, practical responses. Local organisations and women’s groups support village committees to map hazards, share knowledge and coordinate disaster preparedness rooted in local experience. All to reduce the risk of disaster when the next climate shock occurs.

Oxfam’s work supports this leadership. Your support helps strengthen climate justice in the Solomon Islands at every level. From early-warning systems in villages to regional advocacy that ensures Pacific perspectives shape the global climate decisions that affect them so heavily. Donate today to stand behind this powerful community.

How Oxfam is working in Solomon Islands

Oxfam works alongside local organisations to strengthen local climate leadership and support practical adaptation rooted in Pacific knowledge. Our work in the Solomon Islands is centred on climate justice — ensuring communities have the power, tools and platform to shape decisions that affect their lives.

Strengthening local climate leadership

Through the PACCCIL Phase 2 initiative, Oxfam supports community-led organisations in the Solomon Islands to engage more confidently in climate planning. This includes helping groups document local climate impacts, share village priorities with national authorities, and participate in regional dialogues where Pacific voices have historically been underrepresented.

Local partners are leading the way — from training young people in advocacy, to building women’s participation in community decision-making.

Connecting village priorities with national and global decisions

PACCCIL is designed to bridge the gap between what communities experience and what decision-makers discuss in national, regional and global forums. The initiative supports local organisations to contribute evidence and coordinate advocacy, so they can influence funding, adaptation planning, and international negotiations.

Supporting practical, long-term adaptation

Through the AHP Disaster Ready program, Oxfam also works with local groups to strengthen community adaptation and preparedness efforts. This includes sharing locally tailored climate information, supporting the development of early-warning systems, and helping communities map climate risks.

Developing a regional approach to climate justice

Climate change does not respect borders. Through PACCCIL Phase 2, Solomon Islander organisations collaborate with partners in Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati and Tuvalu to present a united Pacific voice on climate justice. This regional solidarity is one of the Pacific’s strongest tools in influencing global climate negotiations.

Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP).

Key focus areas

Why choose Oxfam

We work alongside local Solomon Islander leaders and organisations who understand the challenges and the solutions. When you support Oxfam, you’re backing:

Local partnerships

Every program is grounded in community knowledge and led by local organisations.

Long-term resilience

From climate advocacy to disaster preparation, we focus on lasting impact (not just emergency relief).

Proven accountability

As a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Oxfam follows the highest standards of transparency and effectiveness.

A regional approach

Our work is part of a wider strategy, ensuring solutions are shared, connected and led by communities themselves.

Justice over charity

We support communities to lead their own future. It’s not about charity. It’s about fairness, dignity and equal rights.

How your donation helps

Every donation to Oxfam supports community-led programs in the Solomon Islands and around the world. Here’s what your support can help make possible:

• Stronger disaster preparedness — through community-led planning, early warning systems, and local training
• Support for women leaders — especially in climate advocacy and community organising
• Access to clean water and sanitation — critical during disasters and for long-term health
• Local climate solutions — like food security programs, sustainable livelihoods, and community education
• Stronger regional advocacy — helping communities amplify their voices on the global stage

Your donation is more than a moment of support. It’s a commitment to a more just and resilient future for the small islands of the Pacific.

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Help us work for justice and equality. By donating today, you’re backing communities facing climate extremes head-on. Every contribution helps provide practical tools, long-term support, and builds better systems for the future.

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Learn more about Oxfam’s work in the region

Want to understand the bigger picture? Explore how Oxfam works across the Asia-Pacific region to support community-led climate action and push for global systems that put justice first.

Discover Oxfam’s climate justice work. Read about how we’re working with partners across the globe to support more just climate solutions. Or learn more about what climate change is — what’s driving the climate crisis, who it affects most and how you can help.

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Oxfam’s partners

Solomon Islands National Council of Women, Solomon Islands Red Cross, Oxfam in Solomon Islands, Oxfam in the Pacific (OiP), Kastom Gaden Association, Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office, Climate Change Division – Solomon Islands Government, Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN), Solomon Islands Climate Action Network