BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECCDM) Trevor Mahaga thanked partners, businesses, and people who have championed recycling efforts in the Solomon Islands.
Delivering his keynote address on the SIBC Radio Talk Back show on Sunday to mark Global Recycling Day 2025, Minister Mahaga thanked the relevant partners for recognising the need to address environmental issues and support through funding and technical support to relevant government agencies.
Mahaga also thanked provincial governments for their continuous collaboration with the national government through his ministry and other ministries and stakeholders to discuss environmental challenges facing the provinces and find a way forward for a clean, safe, and beautiful province.
“I commend your efforts to initiate plans and collaborate with other partners for a clean and sustainable environment for our people and communities,’’ he said.
He also commends the NGOs, churches, schools, and civil society groups for their partnership and efforts to safeguard the environment.
“I wish to acknowledge the foreign groups for your outstanding work and efforts in promoting recycling and contributions towards waste management. The recycling companies and private sector for your work in recyclable collections of some materials and promotion of sustainable production within your industries.
He also acknowledges the efforts by recycling companies in Honiara and the provinces and industries that have policies and plans to promote sustainable consumption and production.
“The community initiatives, as well as volunteer groups and individuals that work towards creating free and healthy communities with proper waste management practices in place, as well as supporting community-based natural resource management initiatives. I am encouraged by the efforts championed by our recycling heroes,’’ said Mahaga.
“This must be sustained. Every contribution counts. Together, we can fight waste and pollution and build a sustainable future for the Solomon Islands,’’ he said.
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