Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Country Profile (World Bank)
Status under International Climate Change Law
- UNFCCC: signature (June 13, 1992) and ratification (December 28, 1994)
- KP: signature (September 29, 1998) and ratification (March 13, 2003)
- Quantified emission limitation or reduction commitment: N/A
- Vienna Convention: accession (June 17, 1993)
- Montreal Protocol: accession (June 17, 1993)
- LRTAP: N/A
- Energy Charter: N/A
- Energy Efficiency Protocol: N/A
- Espoo Convention: N/A
- 2030 Commitment: 45% reduction in GHG emissions (more than 50% with appropriate international assistance)
- INDC summary – includes LULUCF and gases covered (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions 2015)
- INDC summary – includes adaptation and conditions for implementation (Climate Policy Observer 2016)
Federal Laws on Climate Change
Energy
- Mines and Mineral Act (1990, amended 1996, 2008, 2014) [English]
- Electricity Act [Cap 128] (1996) [English]
- Petroleum Act [Cap 81] (1996) [English]
- Petroleum (Exploration) Act [Cap 44] (1996) [English]
Forests and Land Use
- Forest Resources and Timber Utilisation Act [Cap 40] (1996, amended 2000) [English]
- Protected Areas Act (2010) [English]
- Customary Land Records Act [Cap 132] (1996) [English]
- Land Surveys Act (1996) [English]
Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environment Act (1998) [English]
- Environment Regulations (2008) [English]
National Plans, Programs and Initiatives
- National Adaptation Programme for Action (NAPA) (2008) [English]
- Solomon Islands: Napa Project Profile [English]
- National Climate Change Policy (2012-2017) Final Report (2012) [English]
- Mangrove Ecosystems for Climate Change Adaptation and Livelihoods Project (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) (2011-2013)
Local, State, and Regional Legislation and Initiatives
- Convention on the Conservation and Management of Tuna Stocks and Other Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean: signature (April 23, 2001) and ratification (June 9, 2003)
- People’s Declaration for Climate Justice: signature (June 8, 2015)
- South Pacific Regional Environment Programme
- Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Programme: Resilient atoll agriculture (SPREP) (2009)
- Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy Project (PIGGAREP) (SPREP)
- SPC/GTZ Regional Programme on Adaptation to Climate Change in the Pacific Island Region (ACCPIR)
- Solomon Islands Climate Assistance Programme (Global Climate Change Alliance) (2009)
- Pacific Islands Forum Support Programme (Global Climate Change Alliance) (2011)
- Solomon Islands Water Sector Adaptation (SIWSAP) (UNDP)
- Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership: signature (September 5, 2013)
Government Documents
- Initial National Communications under the UNFCCC (2004) [English]
- Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) (2015) [English]
Additional Resources
- IRENA report: Solomon Islands (2013)
- PEIN Country Profile: Solomon Islands (SPREP)
- Climate Change Strategies: Solomon Islands (Asia Regional Integration Center)
- Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change: Solomon Islands (SPREP 2009)
- Reducing the Risk of Disasters and Climate Variability in the Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands Country Assessment (World Bank)
- Vulnerability, Risk Reduction, and Adaptation to Climate Change: Solomon Islands (GFDRR 2011)
- Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action: The Pacific (Adaptation Partnership/ IISD) (2011)
- Honiara, Solomon Islands – Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (UN-Habitat) (2014)
Updated as of: August 10, 2015