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A beekeeping program in the Solomon Islands is teaching mostly women and young people to diversify their income through honey production, steering communities away from harmful farming practices like logging.

Summary

KEY POINTS:

  1. The program targets mostly women and young people.
  2. Bees help combat climate change by pollinating mangroves.
  3. The Solomon Islands is highly vulnerable to climate change.
  4. The program promotes the rights of women and children.
  5. Bees increase crop yields and produce non-perishable honey.

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