North Tarawa Community Marine Biodiversity Conservation
This project intends to firstly explore the status of marine resources of North Tarawa by conducting underwater visual census and socio-economic surveys. Secondly they aim to build and strengthen the capacity of communities to make management decisions and alleviate depletion of coastal resources. This project expects to have a positive impact on the marine environment with regards to sustainable use and protection of particular reef areas and over fished and/or vulnerable species. The project will be a collaborative effort between partners from ThEcoCare, ETC, government agencies and the North Tarawa community.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
ThEcoCare Group
Country:
Fiji
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 48,650.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 36,800.00
Project Number:
KIR/SGP/OP4/Y1/CORE/07/02
Status:
Project Terminated Before Completion
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
12 village communities on North Tarawa will actively participate in the various activities. A total of 300 people will participate in the consultations but the whole population of 5678 people will benefit from the project.
Capacity - Building Component
Community members will be trained in the following areas:
a) marine and socio-economic surveys
b)coastal monitoring techniques
c) preparation of by laws
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Indicators
Biophysical
Hectares of globally significant biodiversity area protected or sustainably managed by project
10
Biophysical
Number of local policies informed in biodiversity focal area
1
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project
100
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project
200
Livehood
Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project
200
Grantee Contact |
| DR TEMAKEI TEBANO |
| Phone: 686 29803 |
Address |
|
TARAWA |
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Akisi Bolabola
Email:
Ms. Losana Mualaulau
Phone:
(679) 331 0541
Fax:
(679) 331 0540
Email:
Address
C/O UNDP Pacific Office, Private Mail Bag
Suva
Suva
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