October 19, 2023
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Nestled on the eastern edge of Gatokae Island, in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, Western Province, lies a community that has been a shining example of integrating conservation, sustainable fisheries management, tourism and traditional knowledge to reduce overfishing pressures and improve the livelihoods of people. Peava is one of the champion communities in the country carrying out community-based resource management initiatives. The community observed a decline in their fish stock due to overfishing, and stepped in to adopt this initiative to sustainably manage how they use their marine resources in 2009.
