Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Strengthening Information for Regional Assessments of the Conservation Status and Distribution of Biodiversity in the Pacific Islands

Grantee Name: International Union for Conservation of Nature

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Federated States of, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Tonga
Amount: $146,969
Dates: Jun 2010 – May 2012
Keywords: Livelihoods, Research, Species Conservation

Support IUCN Oceania and partners to undertake biodiversity assessments targeting reptiles, freshwater fish and partulidae land snails. These data will be compared with information on local livelihoods and rural economies enabling conservation programs to be developed that include sustainable management of the resources to safeguard human livelihoods and improve well-being.

Strategic Direction : 3 Build awareness and participation of local leaders and community members in the implementation of protection and recovery plans for threatened species