Solomon Islands

UNDP and Pacific Partners Launch Oversight Mission to Revitalize SAFE and R2R Biodiversity Projects

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – A high-level oversight mission led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has conducted its Solomon Islands leg, targeting critical project redefinitions for environmental initiatives in the Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Fiji. The mission, led by…

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SINU Representatives Highlight Pacific Climate Innovation at PIFCE 2026 in Vanuatu

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) was represented at the Pacific Islands Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) 2026 in Vanuatu by Assistant Lecturer in GIS and Remote Sensing, Mr Steve Tahunipue, and final-year Bachelor of Environment Studies student,…

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Mini Solar Power Project strengthens Solomon Islands–China Climate Partnership

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) confirmed that all installations under Phase 1 have been verified, documented, and endorsed across 25 constituencies nationwide, including East Makira, West Makira, Ulawa Ugi, East Kwaio, West Kwaio, East…

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Chinese Specialists Advance Rice Demonstration Work in Honiara

Chinese agricultural experts working in Honiara have completed a major phase of rice transplanting at the joint demonstration base, marking an important step toward strengthening sustainable food production and environmental resilience in Solomon Islands. Since June 2026, four specialists from…

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UNICEF Trains Local Artisans to Build Climate‑Resilient Toilets in North Guadalcanal

By Shoreyann Ragoso North Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Communities in Ghaobata Ward are set to benefit from stronger, climate‑resilient sanitation solutions after UNICEF, together with national government partners, completed a three‑day Climate‑Resilient Community‑Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Artisans Training at Ghaobata Community…

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Solomon Islands Enforces Seasonal Ban to Protect Coconut Crabs (Kasusu)

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…

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East Choiseul Completes 2025 CDF Rollout With Major Community Deliveries

East Choiseul Constituency has officially wrapped up its 2025 Constituency Development Program, marking the full completion of its $5 million CDF allocation under the leadership of Honourable Manasseh Sogavare. The final phase of project deliveries—carried out in June—reached communities from…

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Australia–SINU Research Partnership Advancing Local Feed Solutions for Food Security in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have held a successful joint symposium at SINU’s Ranadi Campus—marking an important milestone in an Australia–SINU research partnership focused on strengthening food security and livelihoods. The collaboration is tackling…

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NORTHWEST CHOISEUL WELCOMES PRC’S $100,000 COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT

The North West Choiseul Constituency (NWCC) has formally acknowledged the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for a significant $100,000 livelihood support package aimed at strengthening essential community services across the constituency. Constituency Development Officer Gabby Taniveke confirmed…

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