Change growing from the grassroots
In a traditional Samoan village, people often grow up understanding how to grow and gather food from their land, drawing on knowledge that had been passed down for many years to help keep the community…
Luatuanu’u: a long past, a longer future
Luatuanu’u is a traditional Samoan village first settled hundreds of years ago. Its lands stretch from the ocean to the high mountains above, and they have customarily owned and cared for these ecosystems for centuries.…
Happy people, happy environment: conserving forests in Samoa
Moamoa-fou is a young community, living in the shade of the mountain ridge among the forest on the outskirts of Apia. Established less than 20 years ago, the community is still growing, but they have…
Pig things are happening in Poposa
Poposa has seen great success in establishing model gardens aimed at developing new agricultural techniques and practices and providing reliable sources of food for all – but that’s not all they’re doing for local food…
In Solomon Islands, community gardens are models of food security
In Solomon Islands, Climate Resilient Islands communities are establishing thriving model gardens to help them move towards greater food security. Their food and livelihoods activities are helping achieve the programme goals of boosting food security,…
First aid and disaster outreach strengthening the atolls
In Tuvalu, people understand how challenging conditions can be: from drought to flooding and extreme heat to cyclones, Tuvaluans have been building flourishing communities for generations despite these conditions. To a large degree, Tuvaluans manage…
Women working and weaving together
Women contribute a huge amount to livelihoods, local culture and customs in the Vanuatu community of Ipota – and this has been recognised, shared and strengthened through their food security and livelihood pathway. In October,…
