Traditional Conservation Laws and Modern Legislation in the Solomon Islands: Protecting Natural Resources (Radio Australia Programme)

This audio programme explores how the Solomon Islands is combining customary conservation practices with formal environmental legislation to strengthen the protection of natural resources and ecosystems. Emphasising community involvement, the discussion highlights how traditional knowledge and local governance systems are being integrated into national legal frameworks to support sustainable resource management. The programme also examines environmental challenges such as mangrove degradation and the importance of protecting these ecosystems for their ecological and community value.

10th Pacific Islands Nature Conference 2020: Turning the tide:- Preventing Plastic Pollution in Pacific Island Countries & Territories

The Environment Investigation Agency, WWF Pacific, Centre for International Environmental Law and Massey University will bring together panelists to discuss key gaps in current frameworks governing plastics and highlight the role Pacific islands states play as champions for a global Convention to combat plastic pollution, supporting action at global, regional and national levels.