Vava’u Ocean Initiative
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Livelihood surveys on gleaning and climate change
Gleaning is the collection of marine invertebrates within the intertidal mudflats for subsistence and small domestic markets. Gleaning is conducted mainly by women in Tonga, providing not just food source but economic support, social engagement and recreation. Women rarely are alone in the gleaning areas and often share and trade species as they glean. These…
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Welcoming new team for Vava’u Ocean Initiative
Greetings and Malo e lelei everyone. My name is Heilala Fu’itahi Lavemaau and I am 20 years old. I grew up in the village of Tefisi residents at Makave, Niponi Vava’u. I started working at VEPA as an Officer for the project of Vava’u Ocean Initiative on the 5th of February 2024. I am honored…
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2021 in a very brief review…..
2021 was an intense year for the VEPA board and team, achieving many goals and highlights through the year. We know that vast challenges still lay ahead and that no one year will provide a solution however every small step taken is one step closer. We are as always very thankful to our funding and…
Vava'u Environmental Protection Association (VEPA) 