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September 04, 2026

Beyond the Ocean: Capturing the Living Knowledge of Melanesian Communities

A journey through Vanua Lava and Tanna to document how Melanesian people remain connected to their land, ocean, culture, and knowledge

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September 01, 2026

Elders from three tribal groups from Kolombangara Call for Greater Control Over Indigenous Data

IKI Press Release

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August 26, 2026

Home for the Tomoko

A journey to Bebea, where history, culture, and community come together to keep the story of Tomoko alive.

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August 17, 2026

Valelata: Protecting a Sky Aelan for Future Generations

Through the Sky Aelan initiative, the Valelata tribe is exploring ways to protect and sustainably develop this important landscape for future generations.

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July 26, 2026

Centre for Island Futures (CIF) Student Reflection on the SOIL Field Trip to Takataka, East Are'are

There is a moment, somewhere between the coast and the canopy, when you stop thinking about your lecture notes and start paying attention to where you actually are. That moment arrived for our cohort somewhere on the road toward Takataka

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July 21, 2026

Nullius Imperium

A Missing Concept in the Constitutional Theory of Decolonisation

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July 09, 2026

Why Indigenous Knowledge Belongs on the Global Stage: Dr. Morgan Wairiu's Role in Advancing Island Knowledge Institute's Vision

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

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June 12, 2026 • Press release

CIF Students Immerse in Are'are Culture Through SOIL Living Labs in East Are'are

Takataka Eco-Village Conservation Centre, Nima Education, East Are'are, Malaita – June 2026

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May 29, 2026

Mapping the Future: IKI Strengthens Indigenous Rangers Through CoMapeo Trainings Across Solomon Islands

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.

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April 10, 2026

Clean Energy, Stronger Conservation in Wai-Hau

IKI-supported solar upgrade powers Wai-Hau conservation and strengthens community resilience.

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April 01, 2026

Tealolili Voyage: Reviving Temotu’s Ancestral Navigation

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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March 18, 2026 • Press release

IKI Brings Community Partners Together to Strengthen “Sky Islands” Initiative

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

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March 05, 2026

Kolombangara Youth Traditional Exchange Program

Hosted by Kolombangara Island Biodiversity Conservation Association (KIBCA)

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March 02, 2026 • Events

Notice: Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 & Invitation of all IKI members

Notice is hereby given that the IKI Annual General for this year 2026 will be convened as follows; Date: Monday, 30th March 2026 Time: 4.00PM to 6.00PM Venue: Room FO1, Soli Conference Room. (NPF Food Court) Refreshments will

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