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Women weaving pandanus leaves

Prospering through ancient practices

For many generations the people of Talihau have lived with fishing and agriculture as their central livelihood activities, working with the beautiful ecosystems they live among. Crops like taro and yams grow well in the…

A man teaching others during an IKLP workshop

Taking action using Indigenous approaches

In communities across New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea, there are two types of Indigenous knowledge. One of these is a spiritual, sacred knowledge that has been held by these communities for countless years. The…

A man sits on a rock and looks across the water

Naiqaqi’s future leaders look to the past

Life is busy for a young person in Naiqaqi. From working jobs in larger towns, tending to farms, family commitments and sports participation, they have many responsibilities filling up their days as they contribute to…

A group of people standing with education certificates at their graduation ceremony

Landmark ceremony for Savo Island educators

In a historic event, 34 Village Community Educators (VCEs) from the villages of Pokilo, Panueli, and Sisiaka in Savo Volcanic Island graduated from the Family Farm Teams (FFT) program. Held in Pokilo, the ceremony was…

Naliut fishermen

We cannot let this knowledge slip away: Naliut community shares their Kastom

The community of Naliut in Papua New Guinea is embracing traditional knowledge and community spirit. Recently they hosted a workshop as part of the Climate Resilient Islands Indigenous Knowledge Leadership Programme (IKLP). This proved to…

Women carry recently made handicrafts

Indigenous knowledge is alive and well in New Ireland

Preserving and sharing Indigenous Knowledge helps foster environmental stewardship and community resilience. In New Ireland Province, in Papua New Guinea, the Climate Resilient Islands (CRI) team is implementing the Indigenous Knowledge Leadership Programme (IKLP). This…

Two women smiling at the camera during a workshop

The importance of women in strengthening agriculture

Communities in Vanuatu are often intimately connected with their land; its rich soils, lively forests and natural waterways all contribute significantly to people’s lives – including providing sources of food and livelihoods. These places are…

Lilian 1

Lilian’s love for her community shines through the Helpim Sista Project

Surrounded by the lush landscapes of the Solomon Islands is a small community of over 100 households. Nestled on the outskirts of Eastern Honiara, the Mosquito community faces significant challenges: limited access to clean water,…

A river flowing towards a beach with trees and grass growing around it

A village among the streams

The village of Himau is located on the coast of New Ireland Province among an intricate system of freshwater streams that flow from an underground spring in highlands close to the community. This system of…