Stories
Documenting traditional ecosystem management in Tuvalu
The natural resources of Vaitupu Island in Tuvalu have been managed by the community for centuries. As part of the CRI programme, Vaitupu recently documented traditional management of resources, in order to understand how they…
Read MoreConserving forest by cutting ‘big lif’
‘Big lif’ (merremia) spells big problems for the forests of Vanuatu. Across the small Pacific nation, this invasive species has taken over disturbed forests, smothering trees and destroying healthy habitats for birds, insects and animals.…
Read MoreWomen lead in improving WASH in Tamami
Leadership roles in communities in the Solomon Islands are often dominated by men, and this has often extended to WASH committees. But through training provided by Live & Learn and the NTNT project, the community…
Read MoreShowcasing sustainable solutions for food security
We can’t do without food, and the best way to improve food security is to make its production local and sustainable. World Food Day is an international event, celebrated every year on the 16th of…
Read MoreAmplifying the voices of women
When women take leadership roles in WASH, communities get a different and wider perspective, especially when it comes to topics such as menstruation. In the community of Monga, in Solomon Islands’ Guadalcanal Province, the Live &…
Read MoreLessons in disaster risk management
Learning about disaster risk management is vital for schools in the Solomon Islands. Through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) Disaster READY program, representatives from two schools in Honiara (Saint Vincent and Coronation Christian school) have…
Read MoreSaving lives in the Solomon Islands
Basic lifesaving skills, including how to provide immediate attention to a sick or injured person, are essential, especially in areas prone to natural disasters. Our Solomon Islands team has been involved in emergency training as…
Read MoreCustomary landowners from Zaira on Lupa Vangunu are speaking out in an effort to protect the last old-growth rainforest on the island from commercial logging. For more than a decade, logging companies have been trying…
Read MoreBringing people and forests together
The community of Dolav, in Vanuatu, is embedded in a diverse and beautiful landscape. Sitting on the west coast of Gaua island, it is rich in plant and animal life, surrounded by large tracts of…
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