About RESCCUE
Building resilience to climate change through integrated coastal management and economic instruments.
RESCCUE supported the Shefa Province and local chiefs in their efforts to establish a protected area named the Efate Land Management Area (ELMA). RESCCUE specifically supported a rapid biodiversity survey (Bioblitz) of the north-western Efate forests, in collaboration with the Vanuatu Department of Forestry, the Shefa Provincial Government Council, the Vaturisu Council of Chiefs and the Tasi Vanua and Nguna Pele Environment networks. A great case of collaboration between scientists and traditional knowledge holders!
In addition to the Bioblitz, the project conducted two pilot activities aiming at controling invasive species and fostering ecological restoration: