Co-designing community learning and innovation hubs for ecosystem restoration with local government and communities

“Induh gumih rukut ranting (mother nature) speaks through those who are closest to her.” This case study explores the practice of actively listening and embedding community knowledge and voices in strengthening local governance in Bataraza and Balabac, Province of Palawan, Philippines. Read the full case study, here:

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Tasamu Rawanang: A traditional approach to community-based fisheries practiced by the Indigenous Asai

Noticing changes in the volume of their fish catches, duration of fishing, and need to travel ever-increasing distances to be able to fish, the community of Kampung Asai in Papua drew upon traditional knowledge to better manage their marine resources. After learning about the success of sasi (or: ‘prohibition’) from the community in Menarbu – […]

Community-led Science monitoring to support improved evidence-based resource management

For generations, communities in Solomon Islands have leveraged indigenous knowledge to manage marine resources. However, increased pressure on those resources stemming from climate change, overpopulation and overfishing have negatively impacted their health.

Portraits of Change: Pakistan | Selim Dablo

Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture are key to food security, livelihoods and a sustainable oceans future. These are their stories of resilience in the face of climate change and a changing ocean.

Fishing in the time of climate change

The economy and biodiversity of the Mediterranean are being threatened by new invaders

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