SINU and Honiara City Council Sign MOU on Sustainable Waste Management

Press Release
Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Honiara City Council (HCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on sustainable waste management, environmental education, research, and community engagement within Honiara and across SINU campuses.

SINU Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr William Parairato, and HCC Clerk, Mr Justus Denni, formalised the agreement on Tuesday, 14 April, at SINU’s Kukum Campus.

The agreement aims to strengthen sustainable waste management systems across SINU campuses and surrounding communities, promote environmental education and behavioural change, support research and innovation aligned with national environmental priorities, and enhance institutional capacity through technical cooperation and experiential learning opportunities.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Dr Parairato welcomed the partnership, noting that SINU is located within the Honiara city boundary and that collaboration with HCC on waste management is both timely and essential. He also acknowledged the HCC Clerk and the Council’s Waste Management Division for their commitment to engaging with SINU in this important initiative.

Meanwhile, Mr Denni expressed HCC’s appreciation for the partnership, stating that the Council looks forward to the effective implementation of the MOU and the positive outcomes it will deliver for the city and its residents.

Under the agreement, SINU will:

  • Provide academic and technical expertise in sustainable waste management;
  • Lead research activities and integrate findings into teaching and learning programmes;
  • Facilitate student placements and supervised experiential learning opportunities;
  • Support proposal development for external funding; and
  • Design and deliver environmental education and awareness programmes.

HCC will:

  • Lead the operational implementation of waste collection and disposal services within agreed areas;
  • Provide technical personnel, vehicles, and operational resources where feasible;
  • Support access to relevant waste management data and facilities for research purposes;
  • Collaborate on policy enforcement and regulatory compliance initiatives; and
  • Participate in awareness and outreach campaigns.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by representatives from both institutions. The agreement will remain in effect for five years.

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