In early March, the Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA) hosted a transformative four-day workshop that brought together 47 participants, including members of the Aifasu tribe, BCA staff, and partners from Mai Maโasina Green Belt (MMGB), James Cook University (JCU), and the Australian High Commission.
The workshop, held in Honiara, aimed to gather indigenous knowledge from the Aifasu community to inform the creation of a draft management plan for the proposed Aifasu Protected Area.
The workshop was a collaborative effort to empower local indigenous stewardship in conservation efforts. Key presentations and discussions, led by MMGB, provided vital insights into sustainable practices that align with both traditional and scientific knowledge.
The BCA extends its gratitude to the Australian High Commission (DFAT) for its ongoing support of the BCA Moo’u Program, as well as its role in helping to designate the Aifasu tribal land as a proposed protected area. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the conservation and protection of the Aifasu region, ensuring the preservation of its unique biodiversity for generations to come.
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