A Press Conference organised by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDMM). SPEAKERS 1. Director Meteorology – David Hiriasia 2. Director NDMO – Jonathan Tafiariki 3. PS MECDMM – Melchior Mataki SEE VIDEO for full Press…
HONIARA : Seven schools in Honiara have been recognised for their commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices through the 2026 Eco-School Competition, an initiative led by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Honiara City Council…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale has called for urgent action to turn global clean energy commitments into practical results for small island states. Speaking at the COP31 High-Level Dialogue on Clean Energy Transition and Electrification, themed “35 by 35:…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale has emphasised that climate finance is fundamental to Solomon Islands’ economic resilience, energy and water security, sustainable livelihoods and human wellbeing. Addressing the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Official Side Event at COP31 in Antalya,…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale says early warning systems are a matter of survival for Solomon Islands, given the country’s exposure to natural disasters. Speaking at the High-Level Roundtable on “Early Warnings for All” on 12 November 2026, Prime…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – 9 November 2026 – The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has officially launched its 2026 Tropical Cyclone and El Niño Public Awareness Campaign at the ER Building, Vavaya Ridge, Honiara, on Monday, 9 November 2026. The…
Solomon Islands has called for faster, more accessible and coordinated climate and disaster financing to ensure vulnerable Pacific communities receive the support they need before, during and after climate-related disasters. The call was made by the Minister for Environment, Climate…
Honiara, Solomon Islands | 4 November 2026, The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) is working with the Co-Designing Aids to Navigation (CoDAtoN) project to explore how locally available skills, knowledge and material can contribute to the development of affordable and…
Honiara, 5 November 2026: The Government of New Zealand, through the Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries (MSSIF) Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), has provided fishing equipment to the MABALO Fishermen’s Group in Longgu Ward,…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale’s strong climate advocacy at Pre-COP31 in Fiji has drawn growing attention among Pacific leaders ahead of COP31 in Türkiye. His strong interventions and clear position on the urgent need for meaningful global climate action…
Access to clean, reliable water in Western Province received a major boost with the official commissioning of the Noro Water Supply Upgrade Project last Thursday, marking a milestone in provincial water security. Delivered under the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation…