Lilo was responding to questions in parliament. He said a meeting this week will consider the issue of possible relocation.
He revealed to parliament that all alienated land in the country have been earmarked for commercial development.
“Any land for people that may be affected by sea level rise must be negotiated with landowners and provinces, Lilo said.
He assured parliament that government was working on a plan to address sea level rise.
Sea level rise in Solomon Islands has reached a stage where quick action was needed to assist communities that are being affected.
He said the ministry had forwarded a funding request to the least developed countries fund and is waiting a response. He, however, declined to disclose the amount requested.
Solomon Islands Home Affairs Minister James Tora has commended communities on Malaita who have moved to new sites in response to the sea-level rise.
He singled out the people of Kwai and Ngongosila Islands in East Malaita who have gone taken the initiative to work with people on the mainland on a relocation plan.
He said the relocation process of people on Walande in Small Malaita started way back in 1986 following Cyclone Namu.
Tora said moving people who are still on the island was continuing, now that they are aware of the reality of sea-level rise.
