CIRDAP Knowledge Series – 47: Island nations' Innovations: How PIDF Is Changing Rural Communities

The webinar on 'Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF): Key Initiatives and Contributions’ on December 4th, 2025.

This session of CIRDAP Knowledge Series, spotlighted an unique and influential regional platform: the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF). As the distinguished speaker, Ms. Arpana Pratap, Director of Blue Economy at PIDF guided the audience through PIDF’s evolution, its vision of “A United, Distinctive and Sustainable Pacific Society,” and the organization’s impressive achievements in advancing green and blue economic transformation across the Pacific.

Formally endorsed by Pacific Island Leaders at the 2012 “Engaging with the Pacific” meeting in Denarau, Fiji, PIDF was created to bring together leaders from key sectors to champion green economic policies across Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS). Since then, PIDF has launched a constellation of initiatives that continue to uplift rural, coastal, and marginalized communities.

The webinar explored several PIDF’s hallmark programs, including Pacific Green Business Centre, Bamboo Initiative, Seaweed Initiative, Renewable Energy & Green Economy Capacity Building, Solar Heads of State and Blue Economy Initiatives etc. The Participants gained insights into how these efforts have shaped sustainable livelihoods, empowered communities, and strengthened climate resilience across the islands.

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