Women4Biodiversity and NIPS Lead Conservation Effort, Empowering Women in Environmental Governance.
The Hageulu community in Isabel Province has launched an initiative to restore and replant Tubi trees. This endangered species, native to the Solomon Islands, is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Funded by the Women4Biodiversity project and supported by the Network for Indigenous Peoples Solomons (NIPS), the project focuses on biodiversity conservation and the active involvement of local women in environmental efforts.
Hageulu, located in the Gao district, is a rural community within Isabel Province. Known for its natural resources and biodiversity, Isabel Province is home to many unique plant and animal species. Conservation in Hageulu is vital for the local ecosystem, particularly as the Tubi tree holds both ecological and cultural importance.
Community leaders noted that this is the first initiative of its kind in the area. They expect it to benefit local ecosystems, food security, and livelihoods. The project also aims to empower women through training, encouraging them to take active roles in biodiversity governance. This approach addresses issues related to climate change and environmental degradation.
Community representatives hope this project will inspire other areas to adopt similar conservation and resilience-building models.
Source: Network for the indigenous peoples – Solomon (NIPS)
