As the world searches for solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss, one message is becoming increasingly clear: the future cannot be built on science alone. Indigenous knowledge, accumulated through generations of living in harmony with nature, is now recognised as an essential part of building resilient communities and sustainable
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Takataka Eco-Village Conservation Centre, Nima Education, East Are'are, Malaita – June 2026
Indigenous rangers across the Solomon Islands are embracing digital conservation as the Island Knowledge Institute delivers CoMapeo training workshops that integrate traditional knowledge with modern mapping tools to strengthen environmental protection and cultural preservation.
IKI-supported solar upgrade powers Wai-Hau conservation and strengthens community resilience.
A 14-hour traditional voyage to Lata showcases the enduring knowledge, craftsmanship, and cultural strength of Taumako seafarers, guided entirely by nature and ancestral wisdom.
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Honiara, Solomon Islands, 2 March 2026. The Island Knowledge Institute (IKI) convened a one-day workshop in Honiara on March 2, bringing together representatives from seven community-based organizations (CBOs) participating in the “Scaling the Sky Islands” grant. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration, review project progress, and reinforce partnerships with communities
