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

IKI Press Release

Home for the Tomoko

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

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.

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 Eco-Village in East Are'are, South Malaita, and by

Nullius Imperium

A Missing Concept in the Constitutional Theory of Decolonisation

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 as an essential part of building resilient communities and sustainable

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

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.

Clean Energy, Stronger Conservation in Wai-Hau

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

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.