Seeds of Change in Vanuatu

As part of SPC’s Promoting Pacific Islands Nature-Based Solutions (PPIN) project, PCF delivered a Farmer Field School (FFS) programme in Vanuatu — the first formal agricultural training for many of the farmers who attended.

Led by Tongan trainer Tevita Ngaloafe Tukia, the week-long programme brought together men and women from across Efate, Nguna, and Emau to learn hands-on organic farming practices, climate-smart solutions, and inclusive facilitation skills.

More than training, this initiative is about building local capacity, strengthening women’s participation, and creating a sustainable network of farmer facilitators who will continue sharing knowledge long after the classroom closes.

As global powers compete for influence across the Blue Pacific, questions are rising about how aid is delivered, who it serves, and what future it’s shaping. I

This op-ed challenges donors, policymakers, and regional institutions to rethink aid effectiveness and prioritise Pacific voices, Pacific leadership, and Pacific futures.