One World:South Pacific Forum-Brisbane/Marine Reserves-Solomon Islanders trip to the Barrier Reef

Abstract

At the South Pacific Forum held in Brisbane, Solomon Islands Prime Minister announced that his Government has suspended the licence of a logging company in the Marova Lagoon Area, which has been proposed for Conservation. This is a discussion of issues relating to this establishment, including an interview from Seri Hitae from Miju Village who resigned from his possition in the local Government to rally against logging activities within the Community. Carolyn Court also speaks to Peter Hanam of WWF, who are helping to facilitate community utilisation of it's resources. We also hear from a Solomon Islander (Robert Ladi), who was part of a group who travelled to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia and their impression of this Marine Reserve.