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Resilient Honiara communities. fostering a dialogue that transcends
The artwork serves as a testament The artwork illustrates the tangible language barriers.
to the sustained efforts in design results of this collaborative initiative, It encapsulates a journey of
and planning, focusing on the showcasing the establishment of collaboration, resilience, and
meaningful engagement with local bamboo nurseries and the cultivation transformation, ultimately revealing
communities residing in informal of vetiver grass in close partnership a community-driven approach to
settlements, particularly the Koah with the community. These natural address the pressing challenges of
Hill community, situated in the resources serve as essential elements environmental resilience and cultural
heart of Honiara, the capital of the in the creation of flood mitigation preservation. It showcases the power
Solomon Islands. and the stabilization of riverbanks, of design and planning in shaping
Over a five-year period, a dedicated actions crucial in the face of the a brighter future for the Koah Hill
team of researchers from RMIT annual heavy rains and seasonal community, where nature-based
University, under the astute floods that afflict this region. solutions stand as beacons of hope
leadership of Professor Darryn Beyond the practical aspects of this and resilience.
McEvoy from Melbourne, embarked endeavor, the artwork eloquently .
on a transformative journey. This emphasises the profound connection
journey was made possible through between the work and the rich tapestry
research funding provided by Un- of local crafts and arts. This cultural
Habitat, with the primary goal of integration is not just symbolic;
empowering and uplifting these it stands as a genuine means of
often overlooked and vulnerable engaging with the community and
