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Residents of small Pacific island nations rely on tuna for local jobs and foreign fishing fees, which fund education, healthcare, roads and more. Amid climate change, fishermen have been working harder to catch fewer fish and it’s getting worse. by Nathan Eagle  Deputy editor for Civil BeatHonolulu, Hawai’i Adrian Wickham is worried. …
The Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki has participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat, the BEFF is a special finance-focused event held ahead of the…
by Aude-Emilie Dorion, Nouméa, New-Caledonia On the eve of the United Nations Ocean Conference, held in Nice from the 9th to 13th of June, geopolitical and economic tensions surrounding seabed mining are reaching new heights. While American relations with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have run up against financial and…
by Ednal Palmer in Kiu, West Are’Are The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) has successfully delivered a two-day training workshop in Kiu, West Are’Are, focused on tackling nature crime. The workshop empowered more than 30 community and tribal leaders, conservationists, and church representatives. Held in collaboration with the Japuana Youth…
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita are protecting their shoreline from sea level rise, including at the new Malu’u Market by planting mangroves and coastal trees. Twenty-one participants from Kwene, Darowaraua and Duruabu villages around Malu’u have completed a one-day mangrove rehabilitation and management training workshop, delivered by mangrove and conservation…
by Ednal PalmerIn Apia, Samoa Across the Solomon Islands, climate change is no longer a distant threat — it’s an everyday reality. For many coastal communities, the ocean has become an unstoppable force, erasing not just land but entire ways of life. Yet, amid the devastation, one crucial term remains…
by Ednal Palmer The Chairman of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) has commended the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac). Speaking during the official opening of COSPPac3 annual meeting this morning in Honiara, Levu Boaz Antafalo of Vanuatu said COSPPac is a flagship climate initiative in the…
by Ednal Palmer The Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) annual general meeting has started in Honiara today with a call to secure continued funding and support for COSPac. Speaking to officially open the meeting, on behalf of the Solomon Islands government, Permanent Secretary (supervising) of the…
Support Community-Led Planned Relocation; Protect Walande Residents from Climate Impact Key Points: · Intensifying climate impacts have displaced members of Walande and other coastal communities in Solomon Islands, threatening the enjoyment of their economic, social, and cultural rights. · Walande community members relocated from a small island to mainland Malaita due to…
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women who break barriers and pave the way for future generations. Education and training are crucial in providing women and girls with opportunities to reach their full potential, and Dr Zina Bird’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance…
