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“Visible from space, the mega coral is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, is believed to be about 300 years old, storing a record of ocean conditions from past centuries.” A group of scientists working aboard a research vessel in the southwest Pacific Ocean has discovered the world’s largest…
by Ofani Eremae As logging continues to wreak havoc across Guadalcanal Province, one tribal group is racing against time to save one of the province’s last, remaining virgin forests. At the forefront of the race is Cyril Kulisuia, leader of the recently registered Bubutasi-Penguniu Tribal Land Association in Birao Ward,…
by Gina Maka’a Solomon Islands authorities are preparing the country ahead of the cyclone season, which runs from November to April. The first activity will take place on 5 November 2024, and will feature what the National Disaster Management Organization (NDMO) dubbed “Eksasaes Aelan Weiv” (Exercise Island Wave [EAW]). NDMO deputy…
The European Union (EU) and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing climate change impacts in Solomon Islands. This pledge was announced at the launch of the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility in Honiara today, with SBD$128 million in funding provided to support provincial governments through the Ministry…
Solomon Islands stakeholders came together in Kirakira, provincial capital of Makira-Ulawa Province, recently to advance discussion on forest carbon initiatives. Supported by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Solomon Islands Threshold Program (SITHP), the two-day meeting focused on the province’s ongoing work to protect the forests and tap into voluntary carbon…
Jeremy Gwao, a distinguished multimedia journalist from Solomon Islands, was recently selected to join a cohort of Pacific content creators in the Australia-led Pacific Climate Media and Traditional Knowledge project in Vanuatu. This initiative, led by Australia through ABC International Development, aims to amplify climate storytelling and foster collaboration between…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands Government is aiming for a 50% increase in electricity grid connectivity for urban households and a 25% increase for rural households by 2030. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced the commitment during the official opening of a two-day Energy Summit in Honiara yesterday. He said…
Specialist explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in the Solomon Islands this week ahead of Operation Render Safe 2024. Over the coming days, more than 250 explosive ordnance specialists, from over eight countries will deploy to Western Province to identify and destroy explosive remnants…
by Ronald Toito’ona Outspoken Solomon Islands Environmental Activist, Lawrence Makili has issued a strong call for the Government to take immediate and decisive action against the ongoing illegal harvesting of bêche-de-mer (sea cucumber) in Ontong Java, Malaita Province. Makili’s call was made while attending the three-day USAID OurFish OurFuture-Melanesia Sea Cucumber Stakeholder Dialogue…
The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) today signed a landmark partnership agreement with WWF-Solomon Islands to work together to support communities to better manage their natural resources. The signing happened at the USAID OurFish OurFuture funded Sea Cucumber Dialogue held at Solomon Islands National University this week with representatives from…
