Australasia

Cook Islands Turtle Project: Assessment of Sea Turtles at Palmerston Atoll, Southern Cook Islands

The aim of the project is to assess nesting abundance & distribution; turtle species present; identify threats & impacts; community education & training; develop support network; update Biodiversity assessments.

Wildlife Hunting, Alternative Protein Sources and Biodiversity Conservation on the Bird’s Head Peninsula of West Papua

The aims of this project is to 1)evaluate the subsistence hunting and current use of wildlife in the Bird’s Head Peninsula of Papua; 2) identify factors affecting hunting pressure on wildlife as well as to observe the available wildlife market in hunting areas on the coast of West Papua.

NRDF – Community Based Forest Conservation Project

Aim of the project is to conserve some of the last intact forest ecosystems in the Western Solomon Islands, while contributing to the sustainable development of the local communities owning these areas.

OceansWatch in Vanuatu

This project aims to work with subsistence communities throughout the islands of Vanuatu to assist them to manage their marine resources. Fish is their main source of protein and the villages have noticed diminishing catch numbers and sizes of fish and have requested education and monitoring resources to establish Community Conservation Areas with the Environment Department of Vanuatu.

Community Led Exclusion of Invasive Cane Toads from Breeding Sites of the Endangered Fijian Ground Frog (Platymantis Vitiana) on Viwa, Fiji Islands

This project has two research aims, i) undertaking scientific research to eliminate cane toads from breeding habitats of the endangered Fijian ground frog (Platymantis vitiana) [FGF] on Viwa Island inorder to enhance the reproductive output of the FGF; ii) engaging Viwa community in developing a management action plan utilizing cultural protocols and norms. Through these two activities we intend to strengthen protection and growth of Fijian ground frog population on Viwa Island.

The Ecology of the Endangered Mao

This study addresses the objectives of recovery plan of the Endangered Mao (Gymnomyza samoensis) by gathering ecological information on the factors that have led to the current decline of this important species. The study will investigate both the breeding biology and causes of nest mortality.

Bee Conservation in Samoa: Identifying Threats and Developing Strategies

This project provides a foundation investigation into the current status of Samoan bees, plant/bee interactions, and an approach to management of pollinators based on the long-term needs for both conservation and agriculture.

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.