Climate Resilient Honiara (CRH)
A key output from this period of applied and participatory research was the development of the Honiara Urban Resilience and Climate Action Plan (HURCAP). Endorsed by National and City Governments
A key output from this period of applied and participatory research was the development of the Honiara Urban Resilience and Climate Action Plan (HURCAP). Endorsed by National and City Governments
10 September 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands - Climate Change remains an existential issue for Pacific countries, and unless urgent and meaningful action is taken, Pacific communities will continue to face
Honiara''s coastline is vulnerable to sea level rise and lacks sufficient natural or artificial defences against the increasing intensity of storm surges and cyclones, resulting in erosion, loss of habitats and
For Honiara, this vulnerability was particularly highlighted by the devastating floods of April 2014, which impacted many in our communities. Climate change, in combination with rapid urbanisation, means
The ''Climate Resilient Honiara'' Project (CRH) is a four-year project funded by the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund and administered by UN-Habitat. RMIT University provides scientific support to a range of
Now in the final phase of the project, the team is implementing local climate actions in partnership with local organisations in Honiara. They are also continuing their efforts to raise awareness and build
Ocean cities in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), like Honiara, are at the forefront of climate change impacts, urbanisation, and other development pressures (Hills et al., 2013).
The Honiara Summit (24-27 Feb) gathered Pacific leaders, ministers, and experts to advance SDG 14.4 on sustainable fisheries. Key topics included IUU fishing, climate impacts, and a
Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands, faces a myriad of resilience challenges. Not only is the city already exposed to multiple natural hazards, a changing climate will amplify many
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