On 3rd-5th February, Mai Maasina Green Belt Board of Executives and Staffs review its 2026-year plan and 10 years strategic roadmap. The three (3) days team building retreat was hosted at Parangiju Mountain Lodge. A marvel landscape that is conducive and adaptably eco-friendly setting aimed at Organizational team building activities. The primary focus of…
On the 11th of February 2026, East Are’are constituency witnessed the launching and Handover of Arekoru Namoaraha Council of Chiefs Nima Ni Araha at Hauhura. The historical event was witnessed by representatives of tribal House of chiefs from Are’are governing bodies (Arahanimane, Arahahu and Namoaraha), MMGB Conservation member reps, Church leaders, youths, East Are’are Provincial…
(This article was obtained through Jubilee Australia Research Centre official website page and shared here. Link to their Home page is provided below.) Jubilee Australia Research Centre and Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB) are excited to launch our new poster series in Malaita, Solomon Islands. Malaita, a volcanic island in the Solomons Archipelago, is covered in lush mountainous…
The 28th of November marks an important day and milestone for Are`are, witnessing the graduation of Takataka Nima Education that was hosted at Takataka Ecovillage Conservation center. The main theme during the graduation was “Konito’oa, hana ha`ahouana Are’are,” that translates as; “Preserve, Protect and Promote Are`are.” To witness the special event, Victor Tariwao, MPA East…
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…
