Gov’t took measures towards Sustainable Forest Management
Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change Government (SIDCCG) through the Ministry of Forestry and Research has taken a drastic step to ensure sustainable management of the remaining and growing forest is taken seriously. That was the key message at the third Forest Sector Technical Working Group (FSTWG) meeting on 29th November 2018 in Honiara since its establishment early this year. The meeting gathers relevant government organisations, international, regional and local…
African Snail Scare in Numbu
WOMEN farmers in Numbu community, North-East Guadalcanal, are extremely alarmed with the continuous widespread of the destructive pest, Giant African Snail, which has a major effect on their cash crops and livelihoods. There have been widespread reports of snails causing…
Vision To Protect Ocean In Solomon Islands
THE Minister of Environment, Honourable Dr Culwick Togamana has recently highlighted that the Solomon Islands Government is committed to integrated planning and management of our ocean. “The ocean and its resources are of great value to the people of Solomon…
Water Shortage a Vulnerability to Communities in Solomon Islands
CRISP conducting vulnerability assessments of water sources in vulnerable communities in Solomon Islands.CRISP conducting vulnerability assessments of water sources in vulnerable communities in Solomon IsldTHE Solomon Islands is threatened by climate change and is highly exposed to a range of…
CAPSI Helping SI Communities
THE Community Adaptation Pathways in Solomon Islands (CAPSI) project successfully held a four days ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop, 25-28 September, in Honiara to increase adaptive capacities for four vulnerable communities. The four communities are Nusatuva community on Kolombamgara Island, Western…