National Rural land Use Policy 2015-2020.

The National Rural Land Use Policy NRLUP 2015 – 2020 supports the implementation of the National Agriculture and Livestock Sector Policy and the National Action Plan to address Land Degradation. NRLUP is intended to deliver on the Government's policies targeting the land users from rural to national level. NRLUP shall be guided by the following principles: Alignment with and guidance from the national constitution. Gender equity and involvement of youth, children, people with special needs and church leaders. Land Use Planning and decision makings will determine activities in the future generations. Respect for culture and rights of indigenous people. Land use will impact on land resources utilization and people's livelihoods. The culture and rights of indigenous communities shall be respected throughout the planning and implementation of the NRLUP programmes and activities. Alignment with and guidance from recommendations from relevant and original resources on natural resources. Land use planning that promotes friendly environment, risk reductions, economic development and sustainability. Identification and extension of sustainable agricultural systems adapted to new climate regimes is necessary to ensure food security. Subsistence agriculture in the Solomon Islands is generally strong, and many communities currently have an adequate level of food security.