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by Ednal Palmer As the world marked World Environment Day last week in cities and urban centres, the Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) took it a notch down to reflect the goal to bolster community support in efforts to protect the environment. In collaboration with Kiu Community High School and…
The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens today in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action for the protection and sustainable use of the ocean. The Solomon Islands delegation led by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is participating…
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 Ethan Habru In Adelaide Solomon Islands striker Rovu Boyers boosted his goal tally to eight with a brace in West Adelaide’s dominant 5-1 win over Pontian Eagles in the Football South Australia (FSA) State League One last Saturday. Boyers displayed outstanding performance scoring two back-to-back goals in quick succession…
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 Ethan Habru In Adelaide Round 13 of Football South Australia (FSA) National Premier League (NPL) and State League One continues this Saturday in Adelaide where five of our national soccer players are currently playing with their respective clubs. In the South Australia NPL, Junior David’s club Croydon Kings will…
by Ednal Palmer In Kiu, West Are’Are Church and community leaders around Kiu, Malaita, were brought to tears after listening to a powerful presentation by two young advocates from Isabel Province detailing the devastating effects of mining on their environment and communities. The presentation, delivered by members of the Japuana…
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…
