IKI RECOGNIZED SU’U MOLI’S CONTRIBUTION TO MELANESIAN OCEAN RESERVE (MOR) CAMPAIGN
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News & Updates
Latest stories from the Islands Knowledge Institute.
Beyond the Grant: Learning from Baniata’s Guardians of the Leatherback Turtle
How community knowledge, long-standing relationships, and locally driven action are helping protect one of the ocean’s most remarkable species.
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Local knowledge meets digital technology for conservation
Ten local rangers from the Igoana, Epanga, and Kiuwai tribal groups on Kolombangara Island have strengthened their digital mapping and conservation monitoring skills through a three-day refresher CoMapeo training delivered by the Islands Knowledge Institute (IKI) in collaboration with KIBCA.
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A Journey to Itina River Tasimauri Conservancy (IRTC)
Some stories cannot be told from behind a desk. You must walk, feel, and experience them firsthand.
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From Campaign to Commitment: IKI Supports Baniata’s Restoration of Leatherback Turtle Hatcheries After Cyclone Maila
Islands Knowledge Institute’s MOR Community Support initiative turns a community’s contribution to a media campaign into practical support for conservation.
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Bebea Community Builds a Traditional Paele to Protect Its Cultural Heritage
IKI-supported initiative strengthens cultural preservation, intergenerational learning, and future community tourism opportunities in the Roviana Lagoon.
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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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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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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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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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Why Indigenous Knowledge Belongs on the Global Stage
Dr. Morgan Wairiu's Role in Advancing Island Knowledge Institute's Vision
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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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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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Clean Energy, Stronger Conservation in Wai-Hau
IKI-supported solar upgrade powers Wai-Hau conservation and strengthens community resilience.
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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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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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Kolombangara Youth Traditional Exchange Program
Hosted by Kolombangara Island Biodiversity Conservation Association (KIBCA)
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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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