Stories
Big things grow from small beginnings
Tianamo Lusia didn’t start with much. At first, he had just a small amount of land on Papaelise, where he moved during the pandemic. Wanting a source of food to feed his family, he cleared…
Read MoreReturning to tradition through agroforestry
Agroforestry is an ancient farming method in Vanuatu, having been used for many years to grow crops alongside trees to bring the benefits from both food and forests. For Live & Learn Vanuatu, it is…
Read MoreA role for all in forest protection
In Viru Harbour, conserving the remaining lowland forests and rich biodiversity is a community effort. The lives of the people of Viru Harbour are intertwined with the forest – and they are ensuring everyone has…
Read MoreThe women weaving resilience
In Malaiu’s community hall, Maima is weaving a mat from pandanus leaves using techniques that have been passed down for generations. ‘This mat is woven one side first, then we join the mat and weave…
Read MoreLooking after land and livelihoods
From fruit trees and flowers to a marine area full of fish, the ecosystems around the village of Sunae have provided for its people for many years, as they have cared for it in return.…
Read MoreAngkor Wat is a UNESCO world heritage site and a well-known tourist attraction to many around the world. It was once the centre of the ancient Khmer kingdom and has overtaken Pompeii as the 8th…
Read MoreFarmers lead sustainability efforts in the Angkor Park
The Angkor Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is one of the largest archaeological sites in operation in the world. Nestled among the forests and temples are over 100 villages, spread across the boundaries of the…
Read MoreCreating space to build strong connections
The Climate Resilient Islands programme aims to build resilience to help communities overcome the challenges of climate change into the future, and to implement the most localised, effective resilient actions possible, CRI teams must first…
Read MoreMaking the land of tomorrow through ecological literacy
In Tongan communities, Indigenous knowledge takes many forms and plays numerous roles in everyday life. For Houma resident Anamafi Kula, it is about working with her local environment to enable the community to be self-reliant.…
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