As Pacific shorelines face the increasing threat of rising sea levels and associated coastal erosion and submersion risks, the community of Ouvéa is launching a grassroots defense. Moving away from traditional ‘hard’ infrastructure like concrete or boulders sea walls, the island has embraced Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to protect its coastline and empower its people.
Through the Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change (PEBACC+) project, local volunteers have begun a series of three intensive training sessions to build and manage eight low-cost plant nurseries. These facilities, costing approximately USD 1000 each, are designed to be simple, affordable, and easily replicated by communities.
Original Article: New Caledonia - Ouvéa tackles coastal erosion with native nurseries
