Traditional resources management practices for coconut crabs on Pulo Anna Island improved to reduce the island vulnerability to climate change impacts on local produce and improve biodiversity through increased community awareness and involvement in habitat management
The primary objective of this project is to improve the livelihood of the Pulo Anna Island community through the improved management of coconut crabs Bigrus latro which will hopefully lead to an increase in the natural population.
Birgus latro is listed as an endangered species on the IUCN red list but with data deficient. More information is needed on this species in general. It is also a very marketable product and improvement of management will lead to increase for its high value market in Koror. The option may lead to increased presence.
The project will push to instill sustainable harvesting practices for the island, identify high value areas and promote limited take, and possibly incorporate No Take or No Entry zones.
Birgus latro is listed as an endangered species on the IUCN red list but with data deficient. More information is needed on this species in general. It is also a very marketable product and improvement of management will lead to increase for its high value market in Koror. The option may lead to increased presence.
The project will push to instill sustainable harvesting practices for the island, identify high value areas and promote limited take, and possibly incorporate No Take or No Entry zones.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Pulo Anna Dewa Tip Organization
Country:
Palau
Area Of Work:
Community Based Adaptation
Grant Amount:
US$ 5,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 710.00
Project Number:
PLW/AusAid/2016/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Shirley Koshiba
Phone:
+ (680) 775 2998
Email:
Address
Suite 301 Surangel Building, Ernguul Road
Koror, 96940
Koror, 96940
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