Australasia

Annual Assessment of Chytrid Fungus Prevalence amongst Endangered Native Fijian Ground Frog Populations on Viwa – Fiji Islands

The primary aim of this project is to find out if Chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) occurs amongst endangered Fijian ground frog (Platymantis vitiana) populations. This key investigation has to be completed before we can establish a conservation management plan for P. vitiana.

Conservation and Sustainable Development of Coral Reef Ecosystems on Kiritimati Atoll, Republic of Kiribati

We are establishing long-term coupled socioeconomic and ecological monitoring programs on Kiritimati, the world’s largest atoll, so that we may identify and develop win-win strategies for the conservation of Kiritimati’s reef fisheries and ecosystem.

Torricelli Mountain Range, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management Training Program

The aim of this project is to provide local people with awareness on climate change and natural resource management for the sustainable use of local resources.

Reviving Culture of Biodiversity Conservation Initiative - Local Knowledge and Customary Practices of Rotuma Island

In recognition of our natural island environment as an integral part of daily life, this project aims to revive cultural and traditional links with the natural world as part of a community-based environmental awareness and development program. This project envisions to strengthen the capacity of the Rotuma Island community in the long-term, to make informed decisions on sustainable management of its fragile and very limited natural resources.

Public Awareness Education on Reforestation, Rainforest Conservation and Climate Change in all the Schools in Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea

Aim of the project is to educate more than 15,000 plus students from primary, secondary, tertiary, technical, and private schools in Western Highlands Province about reforestation, climate change, and conservation issues and challenges in order to develop an increased understanding and appreciation of these pressing environmental issues facing Papua New Guinea currently.

Monitoring the Reproductive Success of Endangered Fijian Ground Frog on Viwa Islands

This project aims to carryout detailed monitoring of the annual variation in the reproductive status of endangered Fijian ground frog Platymantis vitianus, within selected cane toad Bufo marinus accessible and cane toad inaccessible “out-of bound” natural habitats, on Viwa Island-Fiji.

Status and Vulnerability of Coral Reef Groupers to Artisanal Fishing Pressure in the Solomon Islands

This project aims to assess the demographic status of three coral reef grouper species and their vulnerability to artisanal fishing pressure.

Kuchu Mago Frog Project: Distribution, Abundance, Habitat Preference and Conservation Status of Frogs of the New Georgian Islands, Western Province, Solomon Islands

This goal of this project is to carry out a comprehensive inventory of native frogs in the New Georgian Islands, Western Province, Solomon Islands.

Torricelli Mountain Range Conservation Area Training Program

To ensure the long term protection of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources within the Torricelli Mountain.

Tenkile Conservation Alliance – Conservation Education Program

Support for the conservation of Tenkile