“Our work aims to assist Solomon Islanders maximize benefits from their forest resources through other forms of forest utilization and management, beyond logging,” says SITHP Co-Facilitator, Patricia Sango Pollard.

Patricia supports SITHP’s facilitated governance reform approach — a practical, step‑by‑step process that brings government, landowners, and partners together to identify what’s holding back investment and then work collectively to remove those barriers. This includes strengthening access to land, improving forest utilization systems, and enabling new tourism investment opportunities.

“When barriers are removed, Solomon Islanders can benefit more from their forests and tourism investments,” says Patricia. “This work helps the country to realize its full potential, with greater economic returns to citizens.”

By the end of 2026, Patricia is excited to see policy reforms in place that unlock large-scale tourism investments and better support to forest management.