Community led development, climate resilience and conservation in East Malaita (Old ID 26903)

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA) was established a registered Non-Government Organisation in 2019 by leaders from East Kwaio, Malaita, Solomon Islands to coordinate ecological and cultural conservation in their tribal lands. This includes the holistic health and wellbeing of plants, animals and people living in prescribed conservation areas. This project, funded by the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands allows JCU and the Australian Museum to build sustainable scientific and management capacities with the fledgling organisation. The project will support a series of local JCU supported projects within conservation areas that include TB, water and sanitation, reproductive health, community education and reforestation.

Date

16 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Conservation;Kwaio;Solomon Islands;Community Health;Tuberculosis

Funding Body

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Amount

400000

Project Team

Michelle Redman-MacLaren