Solomon Islands
OceansWatch Solomon Islands
OceansWatch Solomon Islands is the local organisation that works in the Solomon Islands in partnership with other OceansWatch organisations to make a difference in their country:
Contact details:
PO Box 234, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Telephone: 7595445 / 7475912
Email: solomonislands@oceanswatch.org
Profile
OceansWatch SI is established to work in the remote coastal communities of the Solomon Islands to promote interest in the sustainable management of their resources.
Primary Objectives: The primary objects and purposes for which OceansWatch Solomon Islands is established are as follows:
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The preservation and maintenance of coastal areas and marine resources in the Solomon Islands
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To assist in the sustainable development of the economy of coastal communities in the Solomon Islands.
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To provide humanitarian assistance to coastal communities in the Solomon Islands.
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The relief of hunger, poverty or sickness in coastal communities in the Solomon Islands.
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To improve access for children to primary education in coastal communities of Solomon Islands.
Secondary Objectives: The secondary objects and purposes for which OceansWatch Solomon Islands is established are:
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To educate coastal communities in the Solomon Islands in the sustainable management of their marine resources.
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To support marine research in the Solomon Islands where the results of the research will be freely disseminated to others and shall positively impact the conservation of marine resources.
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The protection of the marine environment in the Solomon Islands including the preservation of reefs, marine animals and plants.
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To promote and support efforts of coastal communities in the Solomon Islands to ameliorate the impact of climate change.
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To foster, promote and increase the interest of people in the Solomon Islands (including the visiting yachting community) in marine conservation.
