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WCC 2016 Res 089 - Activity Report

Submitted by irvina on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 01:32
Information générale
Efficacité énergétique et énergies renouvelables afin de promouvoir la conservation de la nature
Constituant de l’UICN: 
Oceania Regional Office
Type de Constituant de l’UICN: 
IUCN Secretariat
Période d’activité: 
2017
Zone géographique: 
Océanie
Océan Pacifique
Pays/Territoire: 
Tonga
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
Quels autres Membres de l’UICN sont impliqués –ou ont été impliqués- dans la mise en œuvre de cette Résolution ?: 
Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications (MEIDECC) ( MEIDECC ) / Tonga
Le Secrétariat de l’UICN, est-il impliqué dans la mise en œuvre de cette Résolution ?: 
Yes
Veuillez indiquer quels autres acteurs (non-membres de l’UICN) sont impliqués dans la mise en œuvre de cette Résolution: 
NatureFiji/MareqetiViti, Teta Tours
Implémentation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Activit�s de terrainA 2.34kW solar system has been designed, delivered, and is being installed, alongside wiring and lighting, to illuminate the Anahulu cave system, which is principally used as a tourism site and has traditionally utilized carbon-heavy open flame torches for illumination. A security gate and signage detailing the flora and fauna of the cave are also being installed to limit unsupervised access to the site and inform visitors of the wildlife species they are likely to encounter and outline appropriate behavior to avoid unnecessary degradation or disturbance to the resident species.On-going
Activit�s techniques/scientifiquesA Rapid Biodiversity Assessment Report was generated by NatureFiji/MareqetiViti, our partner and consultant on assessment of the Anahulu Cave ecosystem in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Extant flora and fauna species in the cave and surrounding ecosystem were identified and prevalence was evaluated to determine potential impacts of lighting and development of eco-tourism opportunities in the cave.Completed
Veuillez indiquer quels ont été les résultats obtenus dans le cadre des activités entreprises pour la mise en œuvre de cette Résolution: 
Engagement with the Dept. of Environment and Teta Tours has helped set a precedent for collaborative assessment of ecotourism sites. The switch to renewable energy for illuminating certain sections of the cave is now informed by an awareness of swiftlet nesting areas, and visitors to the cave in the future should be more cognizant of appropriate behavior to prevent disturbance of endemic wildlife.
Veuillez indiquer et décrire brièvement les activités planifiées par la suite pour la mise en œuvre de cette Résolution: 
Activité FutureDescription
Activit�s techniques/scientifiquesAssess generation potential and emissions mitigated through use of solar PV-powered lighting for the cave site will be included in the final grant report, and it is expected Teta Tours will provide future revenue reports to determine any increase in visitation based around the ecotourism amenities now provided.
Informations complémentaires
Liens externes: 
Teta Tours facebook page