We invite national and local public authorities in the 18 eligible Pacific Islands Countries and Territories to apply for funding to support Nature-based Solutions #NbS for climate change adaptation.

Our Call for regional projects is open until December 15, 2024.

Projects selection criteria include:

• Active involvement of national/local public authorities and institutions from design to implementation, (and evaluation if possible) is required for eligibility;
• Particular attention will be given to projects submitted by national authorities and/or projects in which national authorities play an active role in implementation;
• Projects led by regional or international organizations must demonstrate their clear alignment and their contribution to the implementation of relevant national and local policies (on climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation but not only), and must involve local stakeholders.

This is a great chance to support projects that could reshape communities and safeguard the Pacific's future. Your involvement in submitting and implementing NbS projects is crucial for their success and lasting impact.

Learn more about the Regional Call for projects to support NbS and climate change adaptation.

Republication

Dans le cadre de l'assistance technique régionale à l'Initiative Kiwa, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) recherche des consultant.es ayant une forte expérience et expertise en matière de sensibilisation et éducation aux problématiques liées à la protection de l’environnement en Océanie pouvant redévelopper du matériel de sensibilisation (EN/FR) à destination des populations locales sur les Solutions fondées sur la Nature pour l'adaptation au changement climatique.

Pour plus de détails sur l'appel d'offres du PROE, consultez le lien.

IUCN Oceania Regional Office (IUCN-ORO) invites sealed proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to conduct a Mid-Term Review of the local component of the Kiwa Initiative – Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience.

🎯The deadline for proposal submission is 𝟐𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

➡️Learn more about the Request for Proposal here: https://rb.gy/ce38er

 [🌿🌏 Job opportunity for a deputy coordinator for the Kiwa Initiative Secretariat - Re-advertisement ]

🎯As part of the significant strengthening of the Kiwa Initiative, the position for a Climate adaptation senior expert, Deputy technical coordinator within the Kiwa Initiative Secretariat is open.

Location: Noumea (New Caledonia)
Deadline for submission: June 06th 2024
Documents to submit: detailed resume, letter and 3 references
Document to submit by email to: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser., Cc: mahe.charles@onfinternational.o

➡️ Learn more about the position:https://urlz.fr/qEPv 

L'Initiative Kiwa vise à renforcer la résilience des communautés des îles du Pacifique face au changement climatique, en s'inspirant de Kiwa, le protecteur divin de l'océan dans la mythologie polynésienne. Kiwa symbolise le lien profond entre les insulaires du Pacifique et leur environnement, soulignant l'importance de prendre soin de l'océan et de ses créatures.

Les insulaires du Pacifique pratiquent depuis longtemps une gestion durable de l'environnement grâce à des méthodes traditionnelles telles que l'agriculture en rotation, la gestion de la pêche dans les récifs et la gestion durable des forêts. Ces pratiques témoignent d'un profond respect pour la nature et visent à préserver les ressources naturelles pour les générations futures.

L'Initiative Kiwa soutient ces efforts en fournissant aux communautés les ressources et les connaissances nécessaires pour relever les défis du changement climatique, en encourageant les efforts de collaboration pour la protection de l'environnement. En s'inspirant de l'exemple de Kiwa, l'initiative incite les individus à protéger la terre et la mer, garantissant ainsi un avenir plus sain aux îles du Pacifique.

The Kiwa Initiative Secretariat with AFD - Agence Française de Développement and IUCN ORO went to Sigatoka Sand Dunes, Fiji, for a field visit!

This new local project supported by the National Trust of Fiji Islands has just been approved, with the aim to build coastal resilience on the Sigatoka Sand Dunes ecosystems.

What are the main objectives of the project?

Establishing 3 forest restoration demonstration areas, achieving 80% community engagement in agroforestry, and reducing the spread of 5 key identified invasive species throughout the Sigatoka Sand Dunes ecosystem by 2025.

Increased protection of the ecosystem against fire degradation by establishing 3 natural fire buffer zones and a new fire buffer zone west of the National Park by 2025.

Increased community awareness and climate adaptation action through the publication of an ethnobotany research and study of the Sigatoka Sand Dunes ecosystem.

The Kiwa Initiative and IUCN foster local and national capacities to build climate resilience in the Pacific.

Learn more:  https://kiwainitiative.org/en/projects/filters/cobenefits/biodiversity-conservation/building-coastal-resilience-forest-restoration-invasive-management-actions-and-the-heritage-in-young-hands-program-project

Stay tuned to see our next updates!