By Mary Manelegua The Australian High Commission Office in Honiara today handed over seven community-built waste disposal stations to the Mbokonavera 3 community in Central Honiara.
The Pacific Community (SPC), through the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac), proudly announces the launch of its revamped Pacific Ocean Portal—a transformative digital platform designed to empower Pacific Island nations with user-friendly, open access and actionable ocean…
As Honiara prepares to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8–12 September, the Honiara City Council (HCC) is calling on all residents and visitors to join a united effort to keep our city clean, safe, and welcoming. Speaking during a talkback show over the weekend, Mr.
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in its capacity as the lead national executing agency for the Global Environment Fund’s Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Reefs, Resilient communities project (GEF CRR), is continuing with its engagement for the development of a National Action Plan for the…
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has described the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change as a milestone in international law and congratulated the young Solomon Islanders who played a leading role in the historic campaign.
By Alfred Pagepitu The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, is taking action to address the encroachments along the Mataniko river. Minister Polycarp Paea told parliament that the government is taking firm action against the developers.
Honiara, Solomon Islands – 3rd July 025 – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), are conducting a series of workshops across four…
Nice, France – Saturday 14 June 2025 — The Solomon Islands Government has officially concluded its engagement at the 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (UNOC3), held from 9–13 June 2025 in Nice, France.
By Fredrick Kusu In Nice, France As the third UN Oceans conference concluded in Nice, France, the Solomon Islands has announced its commitment to implement the agreements and treaties it acceded to at the conference.
Nice, France – Wednesday June 11, 2025 – Solomon Islands Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, told world leaders at a UN Ocean Conference side event today that protecting aquatic food systems is not just good policy — it’s a matter of survival for Pacific communities.
Nice, France – Wednesday 11 June 2025 – The Solomon Islands today reaffirmed its strong commitment to ocean conservation during the launch of the “Closing the Ocean Gap” report at a side event of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held onboard the OceanXplorer. Hon.
NICE, France, Tuesday 10 June 2025 — The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, emphasized that financing for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4 remains critically underfunded, with current financial mechanisms failing to adequately address the unique challenges of…
By Mary Idu The Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change (PEBACC+) has stressed the need for improved efforts in addressing plastic waste pollution in the country.
At the 3rd United Nations Oceans Conference,Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele highlighted the country’s strong commitment to protecting vital blue ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves.
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, today issued a strong call to action for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems, during a panel session at the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. Hon.
By Fredrick Kusu In Nice, France For Solomon Islands, pollution is not just a contamination caused to the environment or marine biodiversity but a threat to human lives.
NICE, France – Monday, 9 June 2025 — The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens today in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action for the protection and sustainable use of the ocean.
By Fredrick Kusu In Nice, France Solomon Islands is participating in the negotiation process of the third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3) that started today to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine…
Manila, Philippines — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), Dr. Chris Vehe took the global stage at the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in Manila last week, delivering a powerful statement during the session Biodiversity & Nature in Energy…
By Taromane Martin The Solomon Islands Rangers Association on Wednesday successfully facilitated a Nature Crime workshop for community leaders in West Are’are, Malaita Province.
