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Solomon Islands Leaders Unite for Marine Protection Initiative

8/13/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, leaders from Torba and Temotu Provinces in the Solomon Islands have pledged to establish a transboundary Marine Protected Area (MPA) to combat climate change and illegal fishing. This initiative seeks to rejuvenate marine ecosystems and bolster food security, with a formal declaration set for the Pacific Islands Forum in September.

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In a groundbreaking move, leaders from Torba and Temotu Provinces in the Solomon Islands have pledged to establish a transboundary Marine Protected Area (MPA) to combat climate change and illegal fishing. This initiative seeks to rejuvenate marine ecosystems and bolster food security, with a formal declaration set for the Pacific Islands Forum in September.