This brief presents the collaboration plans between Solomon Islands National University Centre for Island Futures and WorldFish. This partnership uses perspectives of indigeneity and local knowledge in tackling concerning trends for island food systems in Solomon Islands and the Pacific. It aims to position the Solomon Islands as a global leader in Indigenous knowledge systems, sustainable island governance, and climate-resilient development. By embedding ancestral wisdom into academic curricula and applied research, the Centre will offer unique programmes and immersive learning locations that connect students with island communities, their environments, and cultural practices.