Nanumea, the fourth largest and most remote island of Tuvalu, is located 650 kilometers north of the nation’s capital. The outer island’s white shores are home to a population of 485 people and around 180 houses, only accessible to the public by ship. On average, one ship a month makes the 24-hour voyage to the island, carrying vital supplies to stock around 12 small stores with basic home and food necessities.
Read MoreLamese Saamu's lifelong passion for science and community empowerment led him to the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP), where he found a perfect match for his interests. TCAP's strong community-centric approach resonated with him deeply, as it actively involves local communities in planning and implementing climate adaptation measures. “The project actively involves local communities in the planning and implementation processes, ensuring that the adaptation measures are culturally appropriate and locally supported,” Saanu explained. As part of the project’s commitment to equipping Tuvaluans with the technical expertise and advancing adaptation into the future, a key initiative has been to fund a series of scholarships.
Read MoreBeneath the still blue Pacific Ocean, a threat is silently unraveling. Once-vibrant coral reefs teeming with fish life, are suffering the impacts of bleaching and sea temperature increases. Tuvalu’s three reef islands and six atolls are made of reef platforms, and they are increasingly threatened by the impacts of climate change including sea-level rise. “I am from the beautiful island of Nui,” explains Talua Nivaga, youth activist and co-founder of the only environmental youth-led organization – Fuligafou, focusing on coral restoration initiatives. The NGO unites young people of all backgrounds through initiatives including coral restoration, women empowerment, and tree planting. Working together with the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP), Nivaga and his colleagues will inform locally led coral restoration efforts as part of the project’s community engagement activities.
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