On the 12th of September 2024, Sharon Uhiaro (MMGB Mapping officer) had the opportunity to present on change detection technology to the Ministry of Environment, emphasizing the critical role in monitoring and conserving our forest conservation sites. Change detection is pivotal, because it provides real time data to assess alterations in land cover over time,…
On the 14th of August 2024, one of our partners “Baru Conservation Alliance” has witnessed and launched a three-year partnership with the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands at Baru office in Auki. The partnership aims to support and strengthen development activities and tribal model approaches of Baru Conservation Alliance. The program was attended by…
“I never thought of operating such handy tool at this stage yet. It helps a lot. This advanced inclusion has taught me of the rich resource our tribal land hence boldened my perspective as a guardian to be vigilant over these resources”, Donation, Chairman of Hi’i Conservation commented in an interview. The Mapeo evaluation…
Recently on 10th -12thJuly 2024, a group of friends from Australia arrived in Honiara and travelled to Are’ Are, Malaita Province. The team visited three (3) MMGB conservation sites in East and West Are’are namely; Kira protected Area, Aru ‘Aru tribal Land and Waihau Conservation Foundation. The MMGB coordinator Edgar and officer Immaculate were…
The Takataka Nima Education started last year with the help of Malai Tolo Education Initiative. This year Mai-Maasina Green Belt has stepped in to assist the school with the aim of maintaining the cultural knowledge and skills by helping Takataka Nima Education. Six (6) modules that will be taught throughout this year includes; The Nima…
Rangers of 7 conservation sites are now collecting data using the recently introduced MAPEO toolkit in their respective conservation land. On the 20th of March 2024, MMGB GIS officer, Sharon Uhiaro visited the affiliated members allocated under the Mapeo program. The purpose of the visit was to monitor, update the apps version on the smart…
In a recent gathering at Takataka Eco-Village on March 21st, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in MMGB members commitment to environmental conservation, Richie Ofani (MMGB project officer) and Andrew Taraha (Kira Coordinator) held a consultation meeting with community members around Takataka Bay and Ro’apou River, East Are’Are, Malaita Province. The discussions primarily emphasizing the support…
On the 5th to 6th of March 2024, a Mapeo training was held at Waihau Conservation Centre (Mai Maasina Green Belt, Malaita office). The training was facilitated by Mr. Rudo, an expert working with indigenous communities on mapping, monitoring and land tenure and was supported by MMGB GIS Mapping Officer Sharon. Fourteen (14) participants from…
In the month of February, Mai Maasina Green Belt’s (MMGB) Cultural officer, has managed to visit Raripaina Conservation as a follow up on the Cultural school program. MMGB currently involves three of its members in the Cultural school programs; Baru Alliance Conservation (East Kwaio), Taka-taka Eco Village Conservation (East Are’are) and Raripaina Biodiversity Conservation (Central…
Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to intact forest management, wildlife protection, and cultural preservation in the Southern region of Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, recently concluded its annual retreat at Rigapeel Homestay on Small Ngella Island. The retreat, held from 22 – 24 January 2024, brought together the Trustees, Executive members, and…
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