Ridge to Reef: Protecting Water Quality from Source to Sea
13th May 2013: FSM’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Ridge to Reef: Protecting Water Quality from Source to Sea” has strengthened national coordination in the water and sanitation sector and has enhanced community collaboration to improve water resource management. Key project results include: a Joint Resolution of President and State Governors endorsing the first framework National Water and Sanitation Policy; establishment and operation of a National Task Force including State representation; protection and rehabilitation of riparian zone of the main water supply in Nett Watershed; sustainable forest and land management practices established and trialled with landowner; and strengthening of routine water monitoring. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
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Integrated Sustainable Wastewater Management (EcoSan) for Tuvalu
6th May 2013: Tuvalu’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Integrated Sustainable Wastewater Management (EcoSan) for Tuvalu” has strengthened arrangements for improved wastewater management and mainstreamed IWRM into National Policy. The project has also successfully shared sanitation solutions with other Pacific countries. Key project results include: successful design and replication of sanitation solutions; successful engagement of Tuvaluan communities and government; development of a National IWRM Policy and Indicator Framework; reduction in sewage pollution across Funafuti and a reduction in freshwater use for sanitation uses. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access Tuvalu’s ‘Progress Snapshot’ – click here. |
Sustainable Management of the Sarakata Watershed
30th April 2013: Vanuatu’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Sustainable Management of the Sarakata Watershed” has strengthened arrangements for improved watershed management and community engagement. The project is also successfully testing various measures to reduce stress on the Sarakata watershed. Key project results include: establishment of the Sarakata Basin Integrated Flood Management Plan; establishment of Water Protected Zones; increase in community engagement with national Government on water issues; and successful trials of sustainable forest and land management practices with landowners. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access Vanuatu’s ‘Progress Snapshot’ – click here. |
Integrated Flood Risk Management in the Nadi River Basin, Fiji
23rd April 2013: Fiji’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Integrated Flood Risk Management in the Nadi River Basin” is successfully strengthening governance structures to develop a flood risk management plan and is empowering communities to be more disaster resilient and independent. Key project results include: establishment of the Nadi Basin Catchment Committee; endorsement of project design and M&E Plan by Steering Committee; development of the Nadi Integrated Flood Risk management Plan; rehabilitation of two degraded areas in the catchment and successful trials of sustainable land and forest management practices with landowners. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access Fiji’s ‘Progress Snapshot’ – click here. |
Integrated Water and Land Management for the Sustainable use of the Laura Water Lens, Majuro Atoll
16th April 2013: RMI’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Integrated Water and Land Management for the Sustainable use of the Laura Water Lens, Majuro Atoll” has successfully tested various approaches to reducing groundwater pollution. The project has also strengthened national and watershed level coordination of water resource management. Key project results include: establishment and operation of a National IWRM Task Force that has facilitated the development of a National Water and Sanitation Policy; strengthened community engagement through the establishment of the Laura Lens Committee; reduced stress on the Laura Water Lens through various demonstration initiatives. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access RMI’s ‘Progress Snapshot’ – click here. |
Rehabilitation and Sustainable Management of the Apia Catchment
12th April 2013: Samoa’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Rehabilitation and Sustainable Management of the Apia Catchment” has made great progress in strengthening legal frameworks for water resource management and securing access to safe drinking water. Key project results include: Protection of land for inclusion in land reserve to reduce stress on water systems; finalisation of 3 Watershed Management Plans that define buffer zones and natural reserves; development of the Watershed Conservation Policy to guide legislation to reserve upland areas for water resource conservation; and on ground rehabilitation works to improve water quality. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access Samoa’s ‘Progress Snapshot’ – click here. |
Integrating Land Use, Water Supply and Wastewater Management to Protect Alofi Town’s Groundwater Supply and Nearshore Reef Fishery
10th April 2013: Niue’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Using Integrated Land Use, Water Supply and Wastewater Management as a Protection Model for the Alofi Town Groundwater Supply and Nearshore Reef Fishery” has made great progress in strengthening legal frameworks for water resource management and securing access to safe drinking water. Key project results include: enactment of the Niue Water Act, which provides the nations first framework for water allocation and water resource protection; establishment and implementation of National and Village Drinking Water Safety Plans to provide safe drinking water to all central areas in Niue; and on ground works to improve Niue’s water security, through reducing water loss through leakage and increasing water storage. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access Niue’s ‘Progress Snapshot’ – click here. |
Restoration of the Ngerikiil Watershed for Improved Water Quality in the Republic of Palau
3rd April 2013: Palau’s GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled “Ngerikiil Watershed Restoration for Improved Water Quality” has successfully tested various approaches to strengthen national and watershed level coordination of water resource management. The project has made significant contributions to: political awareness and support of IWRM; protection and rehabilitation of Ngerikiil Watershed including increase in land area rehabilitated, establishment of buffer zones, and the mitigation of pollution sources; leveraging of financing for ongoing watershed conservation; and increased collaboration between agencies that manage water and sanitation. Presidential endorsement of Palau’s 1st Water and Sanitation Policy is a key outcome. This Pacific IWRM ‘Progress Snapshot’ highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access Palau’s ‘Progress Snapshot’ – click here. |
Enhancing water security for Nauru through better water management and reduced groundwater contamination
27th March 2013: Nauru's GEF Pacific IWRM Demonstration Project entitled "Enhancing water security for Nauru through better water management and reduced groundwater contamination" has successfully tested various measures to reduce stress on its fragile freshwater resources. The project has also significantly strengthened arrangements for improved integration of national government and the community in water resource and sanitation management. The results of this work were successfully used to inform the development of a national water and sanitation policy and to leverage additional resources to scale-up stress reduction measures. This Pacific IWRM 'Progress Snapshot' highlights results achieved to date.
Visit the Kava Bowl to access Nauru's 'Progress Snapshot' - click here. |
Fiji IWRW: New Film Highlights Achievements in Integrating Land and Water Management for Flood Preparedness in Nadi
In April 2012 the township of Nadi in Fiji experienced devastating flooding that claimed numerous lives, rendered thousands homeless and left a path of destruction estimated into the hundreds of millions. That was the second raging flood to hit the Pacific’s travel and economic hub in just three months. This documentary highlights the vulnerability of the Pacific SIDS to such devastating climatic events and shows the work of the Nadi Basin Catchment Committee (NBCC), established with support of the GEF Pacific IWRM Project, to strengthen the technical and local coordination aspects of one of the Pacific’s most pressing water issues. Big congratulations to Mr. Vinesh Kumar and the NBCC for their many successes over recent years!
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Palau IWRW: New Film Highlights Challenges and Approaches for Integrated Freshwater and Coastal Management in the Small Islands of Micronesia
The following short film entitled was produced by the GEF Pacific IWRM demonstration project team in Palau in collaboration with GEF supported Sustainable Land Management project. Targeted at the next generation of water resource management, the film highlights the strong interconnections between land, freshwater and coastal systems in small island settings. Challenges and approaches for integrated freshwater and coastal management are highlighted. Produced by Oceania TV/Roll’em Productions – great job Jeff, Lynna and team!
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GEF Pacific IWRM Outputs used in US National Science Foundation's Online Education Portal on Climate Change in the Pacific Islands
 18th March 2013: The United States based educational organization, PBS LearningMedia, has recently supported the US National Science Foundation to produce an online education portal on Climate Change and the Pacific Islands. This effort has drawn on videos from the GEF Pacific IWRM Project and includes teaching tips, discussion questions, and essay questions for teachers that wish to use these multi-media products in their classrooms. A range of videos from other Pacific intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations are also included. National IWRM teams are urged to share this resource with primary and secondary school teachers in their countries.
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