Honiara, Solomon Islands – 1 September 2026 Solomon Islands has taken an important step towards establishing a clear and nationally appropriate framework for participation in carbon markets with the convening of a Carbon Trading Policy Validation Workshop in Honiara. The workshop…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) awarded contracts to Telios and Leiko Nei Go to support the implementation of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) activities in Malaita and Temotu Provinces under the…
Australia and Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd (KFPL) are partnering to build workforce skills and support community wellbeing in the timber plantation sector on Kolombangara Island, Western Province. Australia is supporting two key activities: targeted on-site training for KFPL’s workforce in…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has activated its annual seasonal ban on harvesting coconut crabs from June 1 to October 31, aiming to protect one of the country’s most vulnerable and culturally significant species. Coconut crabs (Kasusu) are…
Bulkshop has joined hands with the Solomon Islands Rangers Association to create a 2026 calendar that highlights the country’s unique wildlife. Each month features a different plant or animal found only in the Solomon Islands. Alongside colorful pictures, the calendar…
The Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA) and its members—Hatanga Timber Ltd, Value-Added Timber Association Timber Company Ltd, and Top Timber Ltd—have secured internationally recognised Chain of Custody Certification, enabling them to demonstrate sustainable sourcing of forest products…
The Ohe’Ohe Conservation Foundation (OCF), in partnership with the Solomon Islands Rangers, recently held a three-day workshop aimed at raising awareness about Managing Land and Natural Resources, to enhance tribal members and the community’s grasp of sustainable resource management. The…
The Nasi Land Resources Conservation Foundation (NLRCF), in collaboration with Solomon Islands Rangers, recently conducted a successful Rangers Training program that covered the Rapid Biological Baseline Survey, hands-on GPS training, Effective CBO Board practices, Good Leadership and Governance at the…
BY JOY OFASIA The newly elected Chairman of Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB)Edward Haikau Huitarau has called on communities across the region to stand together and work toward a stronger, fairer future. Speaking at the organization’s Triannual General Meeting held at…
BY EDDIE H HUITARAU The Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB) has elected a new executive team during its Triannual General Meeting held at Ahetaha Conservation Village in Manawai Harbour, East Are’Are. The meeting brought together 26 active conservation members and a…
Honiara, Solomon Islands (November 4, 2025) – To promote environmental stewardship among young Solomon Islanders, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) collaborated with the Pristine Seas team to host the Expedition Education Program on Monday, 3 November…
Ensuring Resilient Ecosystem and Representative Protected Areas (EREPA) within the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology had concluded a three days consultation workshop on the Development of the National Protected Areas Network (PAN) Roadmap for Solomon Islands…