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Takataka Nima Education students graduated under the theme; KONITO`OA, HANA HA`AHOUANA ARE`ARE “Preserve, Protect and Promote Are`are”

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…

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Change Detection Presentation to the Ministry of Environment

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,…

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STRENGTHENING OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR BARU CONSERVATION ALLIANCE (BCA).

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…

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MAPEO Evaluation Workshop.

“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…

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CONSERVATION CREATES A SPACE FOR HIKUHA (RELATIONSHIP)

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…

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Reviving Are’are Indigenous Knowledge through Takataka Nima Education.

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…

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Monitoring of Mapeo, Enhancing Field Data Collection Efficiency for Mai Maasina Green Belt Rangers as environmental stewards.

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…

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Empowering Ma’asina Environmental Stewardship

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…

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THE ULTIMATE DATA TOOLKIT: Empowering and Equipping-Mai Maasina Green Belt Rangers; to carry out monitoring, validation of data collection and storage, accessing MAPEO.

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…

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VANISHING ROOTS: Mai Maasina Green Belt advocacy towards preservation and protection of Identity loss in Are’are and Kwaio.

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…