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Hunger and Climate Change: A Challenge to Child Well-Being”
Solomon Islands Government
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November 20, 2024
Hunger and Climate Change: A Challenge to Child Well-Being” Solomon Islands Government and World Vision Solomon Islands hosted a side event in COP29 titled “Hunger […]
Three ways Indonesia can enable ocean-based climate action
Climateworks Centre
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November 5, 2024
The approaching COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will spotlight countries’ updated climate commitments to the Paris Agreement – their second nationally determined contributions (SNDCs). SNDCs will set the stage for climate ambition in the next decade...
Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world's ocean, FAO report says
Food and Agriculture Organization
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July 11, 2024
Rome – New projections highlight potential climate risks to exploitable fish biomass for nearly all regions of the world's ocean, including top producer countries and those with high reliance on aquatic foods, according to a report released today...
Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 11, 2024
08 October 2024, Sydney, Australia - The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS)...
Forest and Nature Reserves encroachment can lead Taveuni into a crisis
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 1, 2024
The development of Taveuni’s agriculture has increasingly been at odds with the need to protect and conserve its natural environment. As encroachment into the Taveuni Forest Reserve and Ravilevu Nature Reserve for agricultural production of dalo...
The 2024 China-Pacific Island Countries Cooperation and Exchange Conference & Dialogue on Joint Climate Change Response held in Liaocheng, Shandong, to Promote Green, Low-Carbon Development
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 25, 2024
LIAOCHENG, China, Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From October 18 to 20, the 2024 China-Pacific Island Countries Cooperation and Exchange Conference & Dialogue on Joint Climate Change Response, and the Hospitable Liaocheng, the Pearl of Yellow...
PROVINCIAL CONSULTATION ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENT BILL 2023 FOR RENNELL-BELLONA PROVINCE AND EAST GUADALCANAL UNDERTAKEN
Solomon Islands Government
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September 12, 2024
PROVINCIAL CONSULTATION ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENT BILL 2023 FOR RENNELL-BELLONA PROVINCE AND EAST GUADALCANAL UNDERTAKEN The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology (MECDM) successfully conducted provincial...
Health launches Safe, Green, and Climate-proof Healthcare Facility Initiative
Solomon Islands Government
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September 20, 2024
Health launches Safe, Green, and Climate-proof Healthcare Facility Initiative The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with support from World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched the Safe, Green, and Climate-Proof Healthcare...
Draft Environment Bill 2023 Consultations with two Key Government Ministries Undertaken
Solomon Islands Government
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September 6, 2024
Draft Environment Bill 2023 Consultations with two Key Government Ministries Undertaken Group Break out discussion presentation during the consultation Group Break out discussion presentation during the consultation Honiara, Solomon Islands, 4th...
Minister Tanangada opens PPCs and Directors’ conference in Honiara
Solomon Islands Government
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September 16, 2024
Minister Tanangada opens PPCs and Directors’ conference in Honiara The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS), Hon. Jimson Tanangada today (16 September 2024) opened the one-week conference of the Provincial...
CSSI welcome Australian Counterparts in Honiara
Solomon Islands Government
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September 2, 2024
CSSI welcome Australian Counterparts in Honiara Correctional Services Solomon Islands (CSSI) came out in ceremonial colours to welcome a delegation from the Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) on 27 August 2024 at the Correctional Service...
Pacific countries and SPREP envision future of work to manage waste and pollution
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 8, 2024
8 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Waste management and pollution control remains one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the Pacific, a region already struggling with the impacts of the triple planetary crises of climate change,...
Work to reduce marine pollution in Pacific countries discussed at 4CPRT
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Pacific Ocean is the lifeblood of our Pacific communities. It sustains livelihoods, cultures, and economies. However, the growing threats of marine pollution as a result of oil spills, marine invasive species,...
Health National Adaptation Plan to Build Resilience of Health Systems to the Climate Crisis – training successfully completes
Solomon Islands Government
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August 8, 2024
Health National Adaptation Plan to Build Resilience of Health Systems to the Climate Crisis – training successfully completes The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) National and Provincial Environmental Health officers, planning...
Cyber Safety Awareness Program Delivered to Schools in Honiara
Solomon Islands Government
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August 4, 2024
Cyber Safety Awareness Program Delivered to Schools in Honiara The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has partnered with the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Communication Divisions’ newly formed Computer Emergency Response Team...
The Kiwa Initiative announces new contribution from Australia and launches new call for regional projects to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 17, 2024
Noumea, New Caledonia, July 15th, 2024 Today, the Kiwa Initiative – Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, launches a new call for regional projects (including at least two of the 18 eligible Pacific Island countries and/or...
Acting PM Tovosia impress with RSIPF capabilities during a demonstration training provided by CPLT in Honiara
Solomon Islands Government
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July 21, 2024
Acting PM Tovosia impress with RSIPF capabilities during a demonstration training provided by CPLT in Honiara Acting Prime Minister (PM), the Honourable Bradley Tovosia impressed with the capabilities of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force...
SIG Delegation Leaves for High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York
Solomon Islands Government
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July 9, 2024
SIG Delegation Leaves for High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York The Solomon Islands Government delegation left Honiara for New York this afternoon to attend the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development...
Asia-Pacific Leaders Rally to Eradicate Malaria
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Urging a united front and immediate action, nations and territories across the Asia-Pacific convened at the 9th Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination this week, sounding the alarm on growing challenges to malaria eradication...
Induction Workshop for Guadalcanal WSOs successfully concluded in Honiara
Solomon Islands Government
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July 21, 2024
Induction Workshop for Guadalcanal WSOs successfully concluded in Honiara Guadalcanal Provincial Secretary, Mr. Maesac Suia delivering his closing remarks Programme Manager for IEDCR and Chief Technical Advisor for PGSP, Mr. Momodou Lamin Sawaneh...