The MACBIO project provides technical support in identifying and highlighting the values of marine and coastal resources and their ecosystem services. Once values are more visible, governments and stakeholders can plan and manage resources more sustainably, and maintain economic and social benefits of marine and coastal biodiversity in the medium and long term.
The collections were made on the northern portion or" the island in the vicinity of the "Main Camp" and airport, as indicated on the map.
The overall impact of the dredging on the general area is thought to be low due to the amount of aggregate required in terms of both daily activity and total annual extraction, while the specialized clamshell grab and side release spillover design is thought to limit the sediment plume.
The Republic of Kiribati requested assistance from the US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, to conduct a survey of invasive plant species of environmental concern. The survey was carried out in August and September 2003.
The main recommendation in this report was to launch a pilot project similar to the successful “Kaoki Mange Project” to collect what so far being produced as e-waste and to evaluate the viability of the project in its long term approach.
This country profile indicates the current technologies, material flow, logistics, public policies, institutional framework, financial mechanisms, and initiatives that are being designed or have been implemented to strengthen recycling systems in Kiribati.
All work on this consultancy was undertaken together with MELAD staff to ensure staff received the maximum benefit of “on-the-job” training and capacity building, training was also provided to staff from several other departments, the details of which are included in the main body of the report.
This document is a summary given drought occurs in Abaiang after long periods of low rainfall. In some villages, this causes fresh well water to turn brackish and this impacts communities and individuals ability to access fresh water and maintain their health and livelihood. Drought occurs at different times in each village depending on their vulnerability to drought.
This study was part of multidisciplinary efforts to develop a management plan for the Tarawa lagoon.
A final report on the eradication of myna birds from Kiribati
Assessing the impact of the South Tarawa Greenbag scheme on the life of the Nanikai landfill.
The information generated is useful to;
Encourage adoption of the scheme by the waste removal agencies;
Refine the scheme; and
Support efforts to encourage householders to participate in the scheme.
This update retains essential still-current information from the 1993 edition, introduces data that have become available subsequently and adds several new categories of information.
In this study, data was collected from various sources, including the National Statistical Office, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Kiribati National Tourism Office, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Division, Public Utilities Board. A survey of a stratified sample of about 10% of households across each of the South Tarawa villages was also conducted.
This report is based on official trip made to Onotoa early this year 2014. The trip involved collecting information (updated) on sites, workshop and myna trap construction and destroying feeding and nesting areas.