Fresh perspectives from Sustineo

Insight · 8 January 2026

Pacific happenings … a look ahead to 2026

As we enter the New Year, welcome to the first of our fortnightly extended reviews of what is happening in the Pacific island region, including some thoughts about what 2026 holds for this part of the world.

Insight · 13 April 2021

Analysis of the Samoan 2021 national election: "A fast end to an era of political dominance in Samoa"

Sustineo's Senior Researcher, Dr Asenati Chan-Tung, has co-authored an insightful article with Dr Kerryn Baker of the Australian National University for The Interpreter on the unfolding events for the current Samoan national election and its significance for democracy...

Insight · 11 November 2020

CEO Update – 12 Months: Part 2 post-COVID

This is the second of a two-part blog reflecting on Sustineo’s journey since August 2019. This piece is focused on the post-COVID-19...

Insight · 29 October 2020

CEO Update - 12 Months: Part 1 pre-COVID

In August 2019, Sustineo underwent a leadership change which resulted in me having the opportunity of stepping into the Interim CEO role. In October..

Insight · 8 December 2019

Tom Sloan - Sustineo's CEO

This week our Communications Coordinator, Will Harris, sat down with Tom to explore what makes Sustineo’s new CEO tick.

Insight · 5 July 2019

Better Understanding Civic Knowledge and Civilian Engagement in Solomon Islands

Our newest project will see Sustineo returning to Solomon Islands to investigate Civic Knowledge and Citizenship Engagement.

Insight · 21 December 2018

2018 - A Year in Review

2018 has been a terrific year!

Insight · 7 December 2018

'The Good Cooks': Bringing Agricultural Research to a Wider Audience

‘The Good Cooks’ provides a great example of an innovative method of bringing agricultural research to a wider audience.

Insight · 30 November 2018

Supporting the Development of Localised Climate Information Services in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a country of significant geographic diversity – ranging from the coastal setting through to highland regions.

Insight · 28 August 2018

Andrew Rowe - Reflections on Founding and Running a Small Business

Today I sat down with Andrew Rowe, Founder and CEO of Sustineo, to explore his motivations and reflections on founding and running a small business.

Insight · 2 July 2018

Peacebuilding in the Solomon Islands: One Year on From RAMSI

In May 2018, the Summary Report of the National Perceptions Survey on Peacebuilding for Solomon Islands was launched.

Insight · 21 May 2018

ACIAR Investments in Giant Clams: Learning from Complex Projects and Unexpected Impacts in the Indo-Pacific

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) recently posted a short exposure article, Giant Clams and Unexpected Impacts.