Day 1️⃣ of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 Induction Programme has just wrapped up, covering: separation of powers, the pros/cons of executive dominance, and a look at the key challenges MPs may face during the 12th Parliament. This work supported by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade 🇳🇿 and The Gov't of Japan 🇯🇵.

An honour for our Res Rep Tuya Altangerel to join UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu Resident Coordinator Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 in meeting Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele. UNDP and the UN stand committed to furthering our long-standing support to 🇸🇧 in pursuit of the #2030Agenda.

Always an honor to meet partners. Thank you Australia High Commission in🇸🇧for the great discussion with Counsellors for Governance & Stability, and Infrastructures & Development Operations. We appreciates your feedback & cherish Australia’s trust in UNDP’s work for the Hapi Isles

#PeoplesClimateVote - new largest public opinion survey on climate, is out! This UN Development University of Oxford survey speaks loudly - across the world people want their leaders to put aside differences to address #ClimateChange. 4 of 5 call for faster move out of fossil fuels, North & South

Our RR @Tuya_Live congratulated 🇸🇧 & PM Hon. Jeremiah Manele after unveiling the updated National Anti-Corruption Strategy (24-27)! A huge step in the fight against corruption, impacting Govt, Private Sector & society🌍 Thanks to 🇸🇧Gov. & 在ソロモン諸島日本国大使館（Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands) for financial support!

Our RR Tuya Altangerel was honored to accompany @UN_Pacific RC in a courtesy call to China Embassy in 🇸🇧. They met Ambassador H.E. Cai Weiming. Tuya Altangerel commended China´s work to support 🇸🇧 & they explored synergies to increase impact of devt. Thanks China for a great discussion!

Today our DHC, Emma Davis, was privileged to witness the commissioning of a solar battery PV system in North West Guadalcanal. System will power up 3 Eco-Tourism facilities in the Tamboko area. SPIRES project made possible by UNDP Solomon Islands, Global Environment Facility (GEF) & Solomon Islands Government.

During her visit to 🇸🇧, our RR Tuya Altangerel joined UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu RC in a call to Min. of Finance & Treasury. They congratulated former PM Manasseh Sogavare for his re-election as MP as the appointment in his new role. We are glad to support SIG in their work for healthy finances!

🌊Celebrating International Day of World Indigenous Peoples, Solomon Islands National University launches a study on traditional fishing in 🇸🇧, thanks to Small Grants Programme implemented by UNDP Solomon Islands, aiming to preserve & blend them with modern techniques for a more sustainable future🐟shorturl.at/3KbZb

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“We may be small island countries but as a Blue Pacific Continent we are a force to be reckoned with.” — Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa. The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting commences today in Tonga! 🇹🇴

Are you a passionate videographer with interest in 🇸🇧development? UNDP Solomon Islands is looking for a videographer to produce a series of videos to document the activities of the projects we implement in the Hapi Isles. For more details ⏩procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiati… 📆Apply before Sept 9

Our Resident Representative joined UN Secretary-General António Guterres for a dialogue with Pacific Islands Forum leaders this morning where the messsge was loud and clear: the #Pacific remains a beacon of hope, but we must do more to increase access to climate finance for the region.

Are you a master with graphics & interested in development? We are looking for a graphic designer to produce a series of graphic designing tasks such as producing infographics & editing documents & publications For details: ▶ shorturl.at/QLpJB 📆Apply b4 Sept 16

Empowering local voices for 🇸🇧devt! UNDP project #PGSD funded by EU Pacific 🇪🇺 held a workshop in Tulagi on citizen participation in local planning, ensuring communities are engaged in shaping their future. Together we are looking for more inclusive governance & sustainable devt!

🌍🏆 The Rural WASH Changemakers Awards' deadline for submission is approaching! Join the EU Pacific 🇪🇺 funded PGSD project to celebrate the heroes improving water, sanitation, & hygiene in 🇸🇧 💧Submit by Sept 30 for a chance to win SBD 15,000$. More Info: shorturl.at/rWYRV