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Germany Funds Palau, Samoa Island Wildlife Revival
10 Nov
Summary
- Germany grants €20 million for island ecosystem restoration.
- Project focuses on native plants, wildlife, and climate resilience.
- Four Pacific nations benefit from the multi-year initiative.
Germany is investing €20 million to restore native ecosystems on Pacific islands. The initiative, funded by the German Federal Government's International Climate Initiative (IKI), will support projects in Palau, Samoa, Tonga, and Wallis and Futuna over seven years.
The 'Restoring Pacific Islands for Nature and People' project aims to repair nutrient cycles and remove invasive species to aid the return of native flora and fauna. This effort is crucial for improving biodiversity, strengthening food security, and bolstering climate resilience for island communities.
A consortium of organizations, including SPREP, Palau Conservation Society, and Island Conservation, is collaborating with national governments and local communities. This Pacific-led model integrates science, traditional knowledge, and community engagement to achieve tangible conservation outcomes.
The project will foster healthier forests, recovering seabird populations, and enhanced public health. Co-funding from partners, including SPREP and BirdLife International Pacific, supplements Germany's significant grant, underscoring a collective commitment to island restoration as a vital nature-based solution.
