Presentation Outline: Unique Importance of Site Summary of Theory of Change
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Presentation Outline:1. Unique Importance of Site2. Summary of Theory of Change3. Conservation Threats & Solutions4. Planning Phase Outline/Timeline5. Research & Purpose of Research6. Team/Stakeholders
PAREM (TIUN REEF) MPA: 1st “OFFICIALLY
LEGISLATED” marine protected area
Located in one of the largest AREAS OF BIODIVERSITY SIGNIFICANCE(ABS) in the Chuuk Lagoon
Home to endangered species: HAWKSBILL TURTLE & NAPOLEON WRASSE
Home to 4 ENDEMIC BIRDS & 1 ENDEMIC BAT species
100% COMMUNITY BASED
FOUNDATION OF CAMPAIGN (TOC)
Threats to Our Reefs
Parem 2011 Socio-Economic Survey Local Fisherman with catch
Overfishing & harvesting by
ParemeseOverfishing & harvesting - Outsiders
destructive fishing
70% 78%
51%
SOLUTIONS TO THREATS:
Traditional Marker Signifying Reef Closure General Solutions
Better Site Governance & Management
Strengthen Site Enforcement
Community Needs to Support & Respect the MPA
PLANNING PHASE tIMELINE
Qualitative Research
Ecological Monitoring
Quantitative Research
Oct. – Nov.Sept. – Oct.
Barrier Removal Activities
Dec. - April
MPA BoundariesMPA Ordinance
Draft ProposalsIdentify Trainers
Finalize Management PlanMPA Management Committee1. Training For Committee2. Work-Plan For Committee
Team & Stakeholders
• Parem Mayor• Parem Dept. Mayor• Parem Municipal Council
• Parem Municipal Officers
• Chuuk Women Council• College of Micronesia• Land Grant
• Reef Owners• Chiefs• Church Leaders• Women’s Groups• Youth Groups• Fishers
• Dept. of Marine Resources• Agriculture Department• Chuuk EPA• Dept. of Education
Chuuk State Government
Parem Community
Parem Municipal
Government
Partner Organizations
& Others
KINISOU!