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UNOC3 kicks off: What it expects from Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 9, 2025
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:...
Judicial Symposium 2025 Opens in Honiara
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 18, 2025
HONIARA, 19 JUNE 2025 – Judicial Officers across the Pacific and international fisheries legal experts are gathering in Honiara over a three (3) days Symposium. This marks yet another significant regional event co-hosted by the Honourable Chief...
Kogala Tribal Rangers conducted baseline biodiversity assessment
The Islandsun
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June 18, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Kogala Tribal Rangers, with Solomon Islands Rangers Association support, recently carried out a two-day comprehensive baseline biodiversity assessment in the Kogala Tribe Forest Conservation area in Makaruka Village,...
Judiciary plays pivotal role in sustainable development
The Islandsun
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June 19, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Judiciaries have and will continue to play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of legislative and institutional regimes for sustainable development. Chief Justice of Solomon Islands, Sir Albert R. Palmer voiced...
Over 700 animals born at Wildlife Reserves Singapore parks last...
Eleven Myanmar
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Among the newborns were 35 species listed as threatened under the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The standout success is the landmark breeding of the endangered Santa Cruz ground dove under human care at Jurong Bird Park, with 12...
SI strengthens commitment to sustainable ocean food systems
Solomon Star
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June 15, 2025
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting sustainable food from the ocean as a vital pathway for poverty eradication and food security. Speaking over the weekend at the Ocean Action Panel on “Promoting the role...
Pacific Leaders Rally For Climate-Resilient Fisheries At Third UN Ocean Conference
Scoop
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NICE, FRANCE, 11 JUNE 2025 – Pacific leaders have issued a unified call for urgent global action to protect the world’s largest tuna production region from the accelerating impacts of climate change. This message was reinforced at the 3rd UN...
People vs CCP: Suidani and Talifilu fight the good fight
Sunday Guardian Live
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July 5, 2025
Fight for their families, faith, freedom—the things that make us human, and that build community. Beijing is terrified more people will understand that. WASHINGTON: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wants you to think this story is about them and...
Small towns are growing fast across Ghana – but environmental planning isn’t keeping up
The Conversation
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June 15, 2025
Africa’s urban future will be shaped not only by large cities and capitals but also by its many small and medium-sized towns. Large capital cities are no longer the hotspots of rapid urban growth. According to the United Nations Human Settlements...
BEHIND THE NEWS | The real fertility crisis
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
As nations across the world react to falling birth rates and ageing populations with growing anxiety, a recent report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) urges a radical shift in how we understand and respond to population change. Rather...
‘Nice Call’ to end plastic pollution got SI support
Solomon Star
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June 12, 2025
Nice, France – —The Solomon Islands has joined 94 other countries in endorsing the Nice Call for an Ambitious Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a global declaration advocating for a strong and legally binding international agreement to tackle plastic...
Pacific Island Countries See Australia as Preferred Partner Over China: Research
The Epoch Times
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July 6, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the leader’s retreat during the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Vava’u, Tonga, on Aug. 29, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch Pacific Island countries (PIC) welcome Beijing’s contribution to...
New World Bank Group resident representative for Solomons, Vanuatu
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
HONIARA, (WORLD BANK) — Bernard Harborne becomes the World Bank Group resident representative for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu starting from 01 July. This position brings together the World Bank Group’s country-level leadership to better support...
SI urges ocean action that works to tackle marine pollution
Solomon Star
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June 12, 2025
Nice, France – – Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, has called for decisive, enforceable global action to tackle marine pollution—highlighting the urgent threats from both ship waste and the growing menace of ghost...
Scientists say ocean health and biodiversity at a tipping point, new survey reveals
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 11, 2025
Climate change, overfishing and changes to habitats are the greatest threats to ocean health. Scientists from every single inhabited continent agree ocean biodiversity is under threat but there is still reason for optimism if we act now to save it...
Pacific leaders rally for Climate-Resilient Fisheries at UN Ocean Conference
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 11, 2025
Pacific leaders have issued a unified call for urgent global action to protect the world’s largest tuna production region from the accelerating impacts of climate change. This message was reinforced at the 3rd UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France...
SI stands with Pacific Leaders on oceans, climate and unity
Solomon Star
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June 11, 2025
NICE, France, – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to climate action, sustainable ocean governance, and Pacific regional cooperation during the 6th France–Oceania Summit, held in Nice, France on Tuesday – 10...
World Environment Day underpin global commitment
The Islandsun
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June 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Beat Plastic Pollution, the theme for World Environment Day (WED) 2025, has underlined the growing scientific evidence on the impacts of plastic pollution. This year, the Solomon Islands Rangers Association hosted the World...
Individual households can address plastic pollution
The Islandsun
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June 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Individual households can play a significant role in addressing plastic pollution. Solomon Islands Ranger Association, Mr Edward Huitarau said this can be achieved through practices such as waste sorting, reducing single-use...
2025 World Environment Day focus on ending plastic pollution
The Islandsun
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June 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Edward Huitarau, Solomon Islands Rangers Association Program Manager, said this year’s World Environment Day focuses on ending plastic pollution. Mr Huitarau expressed this when he delivered his keynote address during the World...