Challenges for Sustainable Communities in the Solomon Islands: Food Security in Honiara and Livelihoods on Savo Island

Nichole Georgeou, Charles Hawksley
2017 PORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies  
This article highlights the challenges of community sustainability in the emerging market economy of Solomon Islands as it grows increasingly reliant on imported foodstuffs. It examines the ways in which Solomon Islanders from neighbouring Savo Island engage with HCM and the opportunities it brings. Using Renzaho and Mellor's (2010) conceptual framework for analysis of food security assessment we explore the symbiotic relationship that provides food security for those living in and around
more » ... a city, and income for the mostly subsistence farmers who supply Honiara's growing population with fresh agricultural produce. Data from five focus groups from three villages on Savo Island reveals the critical importance of income from market sales at the HCM. The article demonstrates the mix of logistical and environmental challenges that confront people when trying to earn money through farming and sales of surplus food.
doi:10.5130/portal.v14i2.5411 fatcat:xxltsfj4djgjhik3z5rvn2vbv4