SINU partners with SPREP for key climate change conference

BY JUNELYN KELLY

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has formally signed a letter of agreement with Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to boost the 5^th pacific Oceans Climate Change Conference (POPCCC).

The significant event is schedule to take place in Honiara from September 14^th to18^th, 2026.

SINU in a press statement on Thursday, February 26 said the agreement was signed by Vice-Chancellor Academic Association Professor Eric Katovai and Dr. Vaeno Vigule Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (FAFF).

This collaboration marks a crucial milestone in strengthening regional cooperation on climate change and ocean sustainability.

SINU said through this vital partnership, SINU, the Solomon Islands Government and Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) will play an important role in supporting the conference preparations and will provide an essential intuitional backing to ensure the successful delivery of the event.

In line with this arrangement, Mrs. Tracy Vunaghi has been appointed as the Conference Coordinator (CC), tasked to lead the preparation and arrangement of the event to guarantee a level successful hosting of the conference.

The statement said the conference will bring together regional international experts, policy marks, researchers and stakeholders to discuss climate change and ocean issues that are affecting the Pacific Islands countries and the region.

“This agreement strengthens SINU’s role as a key academic and research intuition supporting climate dialogue and solutions in the pacific”, Katovai said.

The Chairman Dr. Vaeno Dean of FAFF added that the initiative will also create valuable opportunities for students and staff to engage directly in regional climate action efforts.

The Solomon Islands National University, SPREP in partnership with SIG and MECDM look forward to a smooth and impactful hosting of the 5^th POPCCC in September, later this year.

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