Sustainable Oceans, Livelihoods and food Security Through Increased Capacity in Ecosystem research in the Western Indian Ocean (SOLSTICE-WIO) The SOLSTICE-WIO project is a collaboration of research organisations from the UK and Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, bringing together local knowledge and international research expertise to address challenges facing the WIO region in a cost-effective The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) supports cutting-edge research to address challenges faced by developing countries. The fund addresses the UN sustainable development goals. It aims to maximise the impact of research and innovation to improve lives and opportunity in the developing world.