Description: Focused on conserving the critically endangered Niau Kingfisher exclusive to the Niau atoll, this project implemented measures to increase the species’ population. Activities involved controlling cat populations, monitoring their impact, engaging the local community in adopting eco-friendly agricultural practices, revising the Niau Kingfisher Action Plan (2014-2018), and receiving expert support for predator control actions. Remarkable outcomes ensued, including a 91% survival rate for Niau Kingfisher chicks in controlled areas, a substantial 95% decrease in cat activity following the capture of 49 feral cats, sterilisation of 75% of domestic cats, and protection of 100 Niau Kingfisher nest sites. Additionally, approximately 20% of farmers, covering 29 hectares of land, embraced sustainable agricultural practices. Notably, the project improved organisational capacities for funding applications and project management, trained project coordinators, and heightened awareness among 187 residents, including school children, effectively updating the management plan for the critically endangered Niau Kingfisher with expert guidance.
Duration: 18 months
