Climate Change & Energy

Fundamental Rights Undermined by Climate Change Says Local Based Legal Officer

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE Pacific Islands Student Fighting Climate Change has the perspective that Climate Change is a human rights crisis, according to Cynthia Houiuhi, Pacifiki Services legal officer. Ms. Houiuhi, who is also a founding member and President of…

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Young Freelance Climate Journalist Thank MASI for Recognising His Work

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU YOUNG Freelance Journalist, Jeremy Gwao said he was thrilled upon receiving his MEDIA award in ‘Climate Reporting’ on Saturday 18 June during this year’s 2022 Media award night. He said he was beyond blessed to receive such…

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“Every High Tide Reaches My Doorstep”: How People With Disabilities Face Climate Change in Solomon Islands

BY JEREMY GWAO FREELANCE JOURNALIST 35-year-old Francis Filia has had to sit in a wheelchair for more than 17 years due to a physical impairment on his spine.  From his home in the Solomon Islands, he hears the waves each…

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RAPID ASSESSMENT: CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSE TO WILDLIFE AND FOREST CRIMES REPORT REVIEWED

“Each and every species of wildlife whether it be birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and plants have the right to exist in this world, if we fail to protect nature, then nature will inevitably seek to take its revenge. This is…

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Heavy Rain Warning is Now in Force for All Provinces

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A heavy rain warning is now in force through all the nine provinces in the Solomon Islands, according to the Solomon Island Meteorology Service in Honiara this afternoon. Weather forecasting officer, Edward Maru told environment media that…

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United States Provides Volcanic Monitoring Equipment for Solomon Islands’ Savo Volcano

March 10, 2021 Honiara, Solomon Islands— Today, the United States—through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)—presented state-of-the-art seismometers to monitor the potentially dangerous Savo Volcano in Solomon Islands.  The equipment was procured after an official…

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Sirebe Tribe To Utilize $300K Carbon Payment

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Sirebe Tribal Association is one of the first tribal in the country group granted with Protected Area recognition under the Solomon Islands protected area Act and also the first to received carbon payment. Though they face numerous…

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