The CONNECT’Iles project aims to implement sustainable solutions to mitigate the impacts of human activities on heavily visited islets outside of reserve areas, where management actions are currently sporadic and non-permanent. Due to their location, these islets are in close proximity and easily accessible from the main launch sites in New Caledonia’s most populated areas. The CONNECT’Iles project aims to implement localised operational co-management to increase the resilience of islets to climate change, human pressures, and the impact of invasive alien species. This will involve establishing shared governance and assessing the vulnerability of the islets. The planned actions will focus on restoring islet vegetation, combating erosion, preserving and managing seabird nesting sites, implementing ecological monitoring, and conducting awareness campaigns.
Duration: 24 months
