SIRA Promotes A ‘Bottom-up Approach’ For A Clean EnvironmentÂ
by Ednal Palmer As the world marked World Environment Day last week in cities and urban centres, the Solomon Islands…
Category: Environment
Solomon Islands Joins Global Leaders at UN Ocean Conference in France
The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens today in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations,…
A Crime Against Nature: Malaita Leaders Moved to Tears by Shocking Mining Impact
by Ednal Palmer In Kiu, West Are’Are Church and community leaders around Kiu, Malaita, were brought to tears after listening…
Tackling Nature Crime: SIRA Trains Over 30 Leaders in West Are’Are
by Ednal Palmer in Kiu, West Are’Are The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) has successfully delivered a two-day training workshop…
Nature-Based Defences Take Root in Malu’u Rising as Communities Tackle Seas
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita are protecting their shoreline from sea level rise, including at the new Malu’u Market by…
Chiefs of Bellona Declared ‘No Mining Activities’ on Island
In a strong and united stand, the traditional chiefs and landowners of Bellona Island have formally declared their opposition to…
SPREP Empowers Pacific Journalists to Tackle Climate Change Reporting on Loss and Damage
by Ednal PalmerIn Apia, Samoa The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has brought together selected media professionals…
USD$35M Compensation Claim Over Rennell Oil Spill Before High Court
by Ednal Palmer A USD$ 35 million environmental compensation claim against the owner of the Hong Kong bulk carrier that…
Choiseul Mining Scandal
How a shipment of nickel ore destined for China was diverted to Indonesia and sold there instead. by Charley Piringi On…
Clean Water Brings Hope to Remote Tikopia Communities
Five communities on Tikopia Island in Temotu Province now have access to clean piped water, thanks to the Small Grants…