Group photo of the three SINU researchers. A proud moment for SINU! Our academic staff, Mr. Collin Benjamin (Left), Mrs. Madeline Solo (Middle), and Mr. Moses Asitarau (Right), represented SINU and the Solomon Islands at the 2025 Research Symposium on Loss and Damage in Pacific SIDS, Savusavu, Fiji. Together, they continue to raise the universityโs profile on the regional and international stage.
Press Release
19 September 2025ย
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) proudly announces the participation and achievements of its academic staff at the 2025 Research Symposium on Loss and Damage in Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), held in Savusavu, Fiji, from 16โ18 September 2025.
The symposium brought together regional and international researchers, policymakers, climate negotiators, project managers, civil society organizations, and community representatives. The focus was on advancing evidence-based research to support loss and damage planning processes and strengthen financing requests under multilateral climate mechanisms.
Representing SINU at the symposium were:
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Mr. Collin Benjamin (Department of Public Health), who presented on Strengthening Rural Community Water Safety Planning in the Pacific Islands.
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Mrs. Madeline Solo (Department of Fisheries Studies), who presented on Climate-driven Temperature Impacts on Post-Harvest Tuna Quality at Honiara Fish Market.
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Mr. Moses Asitarau (Department of Environment), who actively engaged in academic discussions throughout the event.
A notable achievement was Mrs. Madeline Soloโs success in winning the Best Paper Presentation Award, selected from among 25 high-quality papers delivered during the symposium. This recognition further cements SINUโs reputation for research excellence at the international level. It follows the universityโs earlier success at the WATER and WASH FUTURES 2023 Conference in Brisbane, where SINU researchers jointly received the prestigious Big Ideas Award.
The participation of SINU researchers was made possible through full funding support from the Pacific Community (SPC). This opportunity not only showcased the universityโs growing influence in climate and environmental research but also strengthened institutional linkages with SPC and other regional partners, paving the way for future collaboration in priority development areas.
SINU extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Collin Benjamin, Mrs. Madeline Solo, and Mr. Moses Asitarau for their valuable contributions and for proudly representing the university and the Solomon Islands at this significant regional forum.
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