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Signing of CAUSE II to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Economic Access in Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands Minister for Environment Delivers Remarks at CBD COP 16 in Cali, ColombiaADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon IslandsIntroduction of “Pay As You Throw” Household Waste Collection Service Pilot Project in HoniaraAustralia and Superfly Bring Solar Freezers for Remote Solomon Islands Businesses

Signing of CAUSE II to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Economic Access in Solomon Islands THE Solomon Islands Government and the World Bank signed the financing agreements that will enable Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project II (CAUSE II) to move into the implementation phase. The signatories on the 5th November ceremony at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters in Honiara were Finance and Treasury... READ MORE Solomon Islands Minister for Environment Delivers Remarks at CBD COP 16 in Cali, Colombia Cali, Colombia – The Honorable Trevor Manemahaga, Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology of the Solomon Islands, delivered impactful remarks at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held in Cali, Colombia. This crucial event brings together global leaders... READ MORE ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined project partners in the Solomon Islands for a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the Tina River main dam structure. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele led the commissioning ceremony. He was joined by ADB Director General for the Pacific Leah Gutierrez,... READ MORE Introduction of “Pay As You Throw” Household Waste Collection Service Pilot Project in Honiara THE Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Honiara City Council, Guadalcanal Provincial Government, and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, is launching the ‘Pay As You Throw’ (PAYT) household waste collection pilot project in selected areas of Honiara and Guadalcanal Province. Participating communities include... READ MORE Australia and Superfly Bring Solar Freezers for Remote Solomon Islands Businesses AUSTRALIA has announced support to Superfly Ltd., a leading solar power provider in Solomon Islands to subsidise the cost of solar-powered freezer units for 30 small businesses across Solomon Islands. Australia will fund a 50 per cent reduction with the cost of solar freezer kits for 30 small businesses. The kits are... READ MORE EU Pledges to Support Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant THE European Union has pledged to support the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project, aligning with the Solomon Islands Government's push for transformative economic infrastructure development. This is one of the key outcomes following a meeting between the Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) Hon. Rexon Ramofafia and... READ MORE Tina River Hydro Project Steams Ahead THE Tina River Hydropower Development Project has entered a new phase with construction commencing on the main dam and powerhouse.  To celebrate the start of construction of the hydropower facility, Prime Minister Manele attended an official ceremony alongside Australian High Commissioner, Mr Rod Hilton, Solomon Islands Government ministers and officials,... READ MORE MAL Minister Attends 2024 Pacific SIDS Solution Forum THE Honorable Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Franklyn Derek Wasi, is attending the 2024 Pacific SIDS solutions forum in Fiji. The forum is organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) with the Fiji Government and is attended by Pacific leaders, private investors from... READ MORE 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 THE Solomon Islands marks a new beginning for the green energy sector at the ceremony for the Main Works of the Tina Hydro Project at the proposed powerhouse site. The event was attended by Honorable Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, various ministers, K-Water CEO Dr. Yun Seog Dae, World Bank Country... READ MORE Solomon Nihon (JICA) Alumni Association leads Clean Up Campaign at Mamana Water Seafront IN an effort to instill a sense of responsibility for Mamana water community towards keeping their environment clean, the Solomon Nihon (JICA) Alumni Association, over the weekend, transformed the community seafront into a cleaner and safe space where they can enjoy. The initiative was part of the association’s program of... READ MORE RSIPF Warns Communities of UXO operations at Tinge Ridge THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) will conduct a Render Safe Procedure (RSP) for one of the live bombs found at Hatanga Construction site at Tinge Ridge area, West Honiara, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Acting Director of EODD, Staff Sergent (SSgt) Peter Ririvere,... READ MORE Minister Wasi Calls for Sustainable Food Systems at World Food Day Celebrations BY CHRIS ALEX HON. Franklyn Derick Wasi, Minister for Agriculture, highlighted the pressing global and national challenges of hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity, urging a collective commitment to sustainable food systems. Delivering the keynote address for this year’s World Food Day at FOPA Village on Wednesday, 30 October, Minister Wasi stated... READ MORE Minister Wasi Unveils GNUT’s Transformative Agricultural Policies at World Food Day Celebration BY CHRIS ALEX MINISTER for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derick Wasi announced the Solomon Islands Government’s commitment to transforming the agriculture sector in a keynote address on World Food Day held at FOPA Village this Wednesday. “Under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), the administration aims to drive... READ MORE Lennard Ngaham Urges Russell Islanders to Embrace Marine Conservation for Future Generations BY CHRIS ALEX CHIEF Lennard Ngaham of West Russell in Central Islands Province urged the Russell Islands people to prioritize marine conservation. Speaking to local media at Louna Village on Friday, Ngaham stressed the critical need for all communities in the region to unite in safeguarding their marine resources, which have... READ MORE HCC Receives Essential Waste Management Tools from Cause Project HONIARA City Council (HCC) has received a significant boost to its waste management efforts, courtesy of the CAUSE Project handed over last Thursday 17th October 2024. The donation includes essential tools aimed at improving the cleanliness and environmental hygiene of the city. The contribution package comprises 100 wheely bins, 2000 plastic... READ MORE Balancing Act: NZ High Commissioner Schwass Calls for Sustainable Development in the Solomon Islands BY CHRIS ALEX THE environmental challenges faced by the Solomon Islands over the past decades, where natural resources are often at odds with the need for economic development. The country must sustainably balance environmental conservation and development, said New Zealand High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Jonathan Schwass. In an exclusive... READ MORE UK and the Ministry of Environment Supported Waste Management Education Initiatives for Schools THE Kukum Seventh Day Adventist School, Florence Young Christian School and St Nicholas Anglican College are the first beneficiaries of primary and secondary education packs to help students understand how to better manage waste and why this is so important for our oceans. These education packs are being provided to... READ MORE MHMS Conducts Environment & Social Safeguards Training For Contractors in Munda THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) World Bank Project Management Unit recently held an Environment & Social Risk Management Training for around 15 construction workers from Super Construction Company, engaged to complete renovations at the Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province. The training ensures construction workers understand... READ MORE MARA Top Officials Visit SAPE Farm, Discuss Potential Areas of Collaboration  SENIOR supervisory officials from the Administration and Management Institute (AMI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of the People’s Republic of China on October 6, 2024, visited SAPE farm in North Guadalcanal. The MARA team is comprised of YAN Shi, President of AMI, MARA, and LIU Jinping,... READ MORE Carbon Trading Policy for the Solomon Islands Project Successfully Launched LAST week, the Solomon Islands Government, in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), successfully launched the Solomon Islands Carbon Trading Policy Project in the capital city, Honiara. This landmark initiative aims to develop an inclusive policy framework to guide carbon trading activities in the Solomon Islands, positioning the... READ MORE

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