VANUATU, Sunae Village, Moso Island, Northwest Efate - January 2008
Provision of a water supply and solar pump in exchange for the establishment of a 92-acre no-take marine reserve and a seven-acre mangrove reserve for minimum of 11 years
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The lifestyle of the small community of Sunae is primarily based on subsistence activities which include fishing, small scale market-gardening, firewood cutting, etc. The Sunae community has survived natural disasters like droughts and sickness, as well as the influence of land sales. But today there is a growing need for awareness in relation to global warming, and the community wishes to use a sustainable and environmentally risk-free technology that will ensure better living for the community. In light of that, Seacology will provide funds to construct a solar-powered water system in exchange for designation of 92 acres as a no-take marine reserve, and seven acres as a mangrove reserve. The system will be constructed by village elders and the Vanuatu Rural Water Supply Department. Four villagers will be trained to maintain the system. *
UPDATE May 2008 - As of March 2008 the project was experiencing a minor delay in order to give time for field representative Kevin Tari to get a second quote for the solar pump due to a rise in equipment prices.
*Support for asterisked projects is provided fully or in part by the
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Skin Enterprises Force for Good Foundation
