The Opposition has reflected on Australia's participation in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as largely positive, but has urged the federal government to finalise a $500 million new agreement with Vanuatu.

Yesterday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Pacific leaders on Solomon Islands, where a landmark treaty to establish a resilience fund for Pacific nations hit by the impacts of climate change was signed.

It comes as Mr Albanese prepares to announce a new 2035 emissions target next week.

• Guest: Jason Wood, Shadow Minister for International Development and Pacific Island Affairs
• Producer: Jason Whittaker