Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Building Capacity in Monitoring and Management of the Leatherback Turtles in Are ‘are

Grantee Name: Wai-Hau Conservation Foundation

Hotspot: East Melanesian Islands
Location: Solomon Islands
Amount: $15,419
Dates: Jun 2016 – Sep 2017
Keywords: Awareness, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Indigenous People, Migratory species, Youth

Safeguard Vulnerable leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in West 'Are'are, Malaita province in the Solomon Islands by addressing threats and information gaps. A series of community consultations will be facilitated by technical experts to inform the development of a turtle monitoring and recovery plan. Nominated individuals or local rangers will be trained in enforcing and monitoring this community developed plan.

Strategic Direction : 3 Safeguard priority globally threatened species by addressing major threats and information gaps