Description: The project aimed to safeguard Anaa Atoll’s endangered flora by managing natural populations and preserving crucial conservation areas. It involved assessing endangered plant populations, reintroducing nursery-raised plants, and planning the reintroduction of a fruit-disseminating green pigeon. Discussions with landowners and authorities shaped management proposals for vital conservation sites. These efforts aimed to enhance the atoll’s natural heritage, strengthening resilience and fostering sustainable eco-tourism. Key achievements encompassed enhanced conservation status for over two-thirds of endangered plant species, aiding the atoll’s resilience against climate change and facilitating eco-tourism. Activities included biodiversity surveys, nursery refurbishment, defining conservation areas, formulating management strategies, and public awareness campaigns. Outcomes featured improved organisational capacity for project management and funding acquisition, along with stakeholders gaining valuable skills. The initiative notably upgraded the conservation status of 8 out of 10 species, identified 6 priority conservation areas covering 401.7 hectares, replanted 337 nursery-grown plants among the 859 produces, drafted a green pigeon reintroduction plan submitted to DIREN, and successfully established a botanical trail. The project showcased effective collaboration between national researchers and the local community, driven by the continuous efforts of a dedicated local civil society organisation.
Duration: 12 months
