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How coming together can create change in Dreketi
Coral reefs once ran along the shoreline of Dreketi, the village elders say. These reefs acted as a natural barrier from storm surges and strong waves, keeping the ocean at bay and protecting the village,…
Read MoreImproving incomes for fishing families
The Tonle Sap Lake is of great cultural and environmental importance to the Cambodian people. It is home to over 200 species of fish and is essential for providing 60% of the population’s protein intake.…
Read MoreDownload this story here. Not far from the village of Naiqaqi there is an island the villagers use for foraging. When the tide is low, it can be reached by foot. Lairo, a type of…
Read MoreFinding where we are on the map
Without understanding our place in a system, we don’t know how to adapt most effectively when part of that system changes. As climate change continues to impact the Pacific, the local structures and ecosystems of…
Read MoreLong ago, Pasifika ancestors set out from their homes to find new lands scattered throughout the ocean. These people innovated with boats and navigation methods, refining them as they went, with strength and optimism helping…
Read MoreThe Big Picture: Connections in a complex system
The Naiqaqi River runs through the entire village and all the ecosystems it comprises. It flows from the rainforests on the surrounding mountains past the mangroves on the riverbank, through the plantations and farms to…
Read MoreFreshwater mussels were once found in abundance in the Nasavu River. They were a staple source of food for the Vitina community members, who live along the banks of the river. For generations, these mussels…
Read MoreWhen Tonga went quiet
In January, the Climate Resilient Islands team in Tonga should have been preparing for visits to communities across the country. Fresh from a break after the early progress made on the project in 2021, the…
Read MoreThe women working for a better world
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’, recognises that it’s only by including women in these systems and roles that we can meet the challenges we are currently facing and build towards a fair and sustainable future for all.
Women across the world are doing incredible work to build this future – including at Live & Learn.
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