TRADITIONAL LAND ownership in Solomon Islands has been an obstacle to conservation.
According to the drafted WWF 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, it states that Solomon Islands resources are traditionally owned or belonged to a particular family, clan, village or tribe.
The plan said that hinders the management of Natural Resources in the country which needs quality resource management.
It said the ownership disputes are common and create challenging tasks more difficult.
“The WWF- Pacific Solomon Islands Country Programme works in two of the world’s most coral reefed areas, including the coral triangle and the Southwest Pacific.
“The country has been a flagship and footprint to endangered resources and rich endemic species
“It includes part of the Solomon- Vanuatu Bismarck Moist Forest and Bismarck Solomon Seas.
The statement said that cooperation and support from resource owners must be maintained to manage the resource.
“Since 1995, WWF has worked and recommend to further marine management with stakeholders.
“This portrays its vision of The People of Solomon Islands Managing Their Natural Resources for Food Security, Livelihoods and a Sustainable Environment.
“WWF Solomon Islands emphasise the importance of community based resources management, and this will guide provincial and national legislation..
In the meantime, the current strategic planning which is in its drafting process highlights its three main strategies which includes;
- Sustainable Inshore Fisheries
- Sustainable Community Livelihoods
- And Sustainable Tuna Fisheries
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