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Human Climate Horizons (HCH)

Assessing diet quality of indigenous food systems in three geographically distinct Solomon Islands sites (Melanesia, Pacific Islands)

Indigenous Solomon Islanders, like many living in Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), are currently experiencing the global syndemic-the combined threat of obesity, undernutrition, and climate change. This mixed-method study aimed to assess nutrition transitions and diet quality by comparing three geographically unique rural and urban indigenous Solomon Islands populations. Participants in rural areas sourced more energy from wild and cultivated foods; consumed a wider diversity of foods; were more likely to meet WHO recommendations of >400g of non-starchy fruits and vegetables daily; were more physically active; and had significantly lower body fat, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI) when compared to urban populations. Urban populations were found to have a reduced ability to self-cultivate agri-food products or collect wild foods, and therefore consumed more ultra-processed foods (classified as NOVA 4) and takeout foods, and overall had less diverse diets compared to rural populations. Clear opportunities to leverage traditional knowledge and improve the cultivation and consumption of underutilized species can assist in building more sustainable and resilient food systems while ensuring that indigenous knowledge and cultural preferences are respected.

SIDS Dynamic Data Dashboard on Health and Climate Change

MalaClim: climate-based suitability mapping to inform vector control programmes in the Solomon Islands

Urban and rural sanitation in the Solomon Islands: How resilient are these to extreme weather events?

Heading for the hills: Climate-driven community relocations in the Solomon Islands and Alaska provide insight for a 1.5 degrees C future

Malaria early warning tool: Linking inter-annual climate and malaria variability in Northern Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Increased rotavirus prevalence in diarrheal outbreak precipitated by localized flooding, Solomon Islands, 2014

Economic impact of climate change and climate change adaptation strategies for fisheries sector in Solomon Islands: Implication for food security

Defining population health vulnerability following an extreme weather event in an urban Pacific Island environment: Honiara, Solomon Islands

The legacy of migration in response to climate stress: Learning from the Gilbertese resettlement in the Solomon Islands

Mental health issues from rising sea level in a remote coastal region of the Solomon Islands: Current and future

Migration from atolls as climate change adaptation: Current practices, barriers and options in Solomon Islands

Health impacts of climate change in the Solomon Islands: An assessment and adaptation action plan

Solomon Islands: Health and Climate Change Country Profile

Malaria Early Warning System