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This report presents a summary of an Ecosystem and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis and Mapping (ESRAM) project in three communities in South Malaita, Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands; Tapa'atewa, Eliote and Ori Pre.

This report presents an Ecosystem and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis Mapping (ESRAM) process for three communities in South Malaita - Eliote, Ori Ore and Tapa'atewa. The purpose of an ESRAM is to generate robust planning baseline to inform the identification of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) options for strengthening the socio-ecological resilience of communities tot he impacts of climate change, environmental pressures, and other direct anthropogenic impacts.

Southern Whale Sanctuary Declaration - Covers the recent global approval of a southern whale sanctuary—anchored in Mexico—and the momentum among Pacific nations to support whale conservation. Tuvalu’s Population Growth Strategy - Focuses on Tuvalu’s rising population and the potential environmental and public-health challenges it poses. The country’s response includes drafting a comprehensive national population-growth management strategy. Solomon Islands Logging Tax - Reports on the Solomon Islands government's introduction of a new tax targeting log exports that exceed sustainable yield. The measure is designed to give the government legal leverage to curb overharvesting and protect forests.

An interview of the workshop participants from around the Pacific by One-World Radio Australia Pacific Environment Programme. Interview from individuals during a workshop on how to preserve traditional medicine plans and traditional knowledge in Fiji and the story of the ngali nut industry being developed in the Solomon Islands.