The range of resources in this section has been selected to assist practitioners in overcoming these challenges. Some of the links provide direct access to tools and resources that have already been developed for working with communities. These resources are divided into the following two sub-sections:
21 useful tips to save on energy bills during coronavirus
If you’re one of the many people working from home because of coronavirus, you may have noticed your energy bills creeping up. But don’t worry – you can cut the cost of your gas and electric by becoming more energy efficient. Find out how with our top energy-saving tips.
A toolkit to support conservation by indigenous peoples and local communities: Building capacity and sharing knowledge for Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs)
Local communities and indigenous peoples make substantial contributions to global conservation efforts and sustainable development.
A Vision for Effective and Streamlined Reporting in the Pacific
The 2010 Pacific Forum Leaders’ and Forum Economic Ministers’ directive on reporting acknowledged the need to streamline global, regional, and national reporting to reduce the reporting burden at the national level in the Pacific.
Amplifying indigenous voices
Indigenous peoples are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic daily, taking strong measures to protect their communities and territories from this virus.
Can Local Ecological Knowledge Contribute to Wildlife Management? Case Studies of Migratory Birds.
Gilchrist, G., M. Mallory and F. Merkel 2005. Can Local Ecological Knowledge Contribute to Wildlife Management? Case Studies of Migratory Birds. Ecology and Society 10 (1): 20.
Co-management of Protected Areas without Local Knowledge and Participation: A Case Study from Lawachara National Park.
Aziz, M.A. 2008. Co-management of Protected Areas without Local Knowledge and Participation: A Case Study from Lawachara National Park. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
Communicating Protected Areas
Hamú, D., Auchincloss, E., Goldstein, W. (eds.). 2004. Communicating Protected Areas. Commission on Education and Communication, IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge.
Communicating with the Public About Marine Protected Areas.
Helms, G. and Schaadt, M. 2012. Communicating with the Public About Marine Protected Areas. Resource Media.
Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) A toolkit for National Focal Points and NBSAP Coordinators
Hesselink, F., Goldstein, W., van Kempen, P.P., Garnett, T. and Dela, J. 2007.
Designing Effective Locally Managed Areas in Tropical Marine Environments: A Facilitator’s Guide to Help Sustain Community Benefits Through Management for Fisheries, Ecosystems, and Climate Change
Gombos, M., Atkinson, S., Green, A., & Flower, K. (Eds.).
Educational Posters on Coastal Resource Management
Foundation of the Peoples’ of the South Pacific International (FSPI). Educational Posters on Coastal Resource Management. Awareness Raising Materials.
Educational Posters on Marine Species and Other Topics
Educational Posters on Marine Species and Other Topics. Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). Educational materials.
Fishers’ Knowledge in Fisheries Science and Management
Haggan, N., Neis, B. Baird, I. G. 2007. Fishers’ Knowledge in Fisheries Science and Management. UNESCO.
Fostering Sustainable Behavior – An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing
McKenzie-Mohr, D., and Smith, W. 2011. Fostering Sustainable Behavior – An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing. New Society Publishers.
Guidelines for the Rapid Assessment of Cultural Ecosystem Services (GRACE)
Infield, M., Morse-Jones, S., and Anthem, H. (2015). Guidelines for the Rapid Assessment of Cultural Ecosystem Services (GRACE): Version 1. A report by Fauna & Flora International.
Impact of Protected Areas on Poverty and Human Well-Being
Daniel Brockington, David Wilkie. Protected areas and poverty.Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 2015; 370 (1681): 20140271 DOI:
Inspiring Support and Commitment for Protected Areas through Communication, Education and Public Awareness Programs: A Quick Guide for Protected Area Practitioners.
Ervin, J., P. Butler, L. Wilkinson, M. Piper and S. Watkins.
RARE Pride Handbook: A Guide for Inspiring Conservation in Your Community.
Price, S. and Mayorga, M. 2007. RARE Pride Handbook: A Guide for Inspiring Conservation in Your Community. RARE, Arlington, Virginia.
Rediscovery of Traditional Ecological Knowledge as Adaptive Management
Berkes, F. Colding, J. Folke, C. 2000. Rediscovery of Traditional Ecological Knowledge as Adaptive Management. Ecological Applications, Vol 10, No. 5.
REEF GAME - Tool Demonstration Guide: A Game to Explore Livelihoods and Marine Conservation in Fishing Communities.
Cleland, D., Doctor, M.V.A., and Perez, P. 2010. REEF GAME - Tool Demonstration Guide: A Game to Explore Livelihoods and Marine Conservation in Fishing Communities. In: Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc.
Samoan Environment Forum: proceedings of the 2005 National Environment Forum|The fact-or-myth of Samoan cultural heritage: personal reflections on family oral history / Tu'u'u Ieti Taule'alo|Samoan and Japan: concerns over mangroves development / Juliet B
The community based conservation (CBC)paradigm predicts that sustainable biodiversity can only be achieved if local people perceive benefits from conservation. Through interviews,
Selling Climate Change? The Limitations of Social Marketing as a Strategy for Climate Change Public Engagement
Corner, A., Randall, A. 2011. Selling Climate Change? The Limitations of Social Marketing as a Strategy for Climate Change Public Engagement. Global Environmental Change 21, 1005–1014.
Social Assessment for Protected and Conserved Areas (SAPA) - 2nd Edition
In April 2013, IIED in partnership with Fauna and Flora International (FFI) and the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), launched a project to develop and pilot the Social Assessment for Protected Areas methodology (SAPA).
Social Assessment for Protected Areas (SAPA)
This manual provides detailed guidance for assessing the social impacts – benefits and costs – of protected areas (PAs) and related conservation and development activities, at the local level using the relatively simple and low cost Social Assessment for Protected Areas (SAPA) methodology.
Strengthening Conservation Cultures: Local Communities and Biodiversity Conservation
Singh, S. Sankaran, V. Mander, H. Worah, S. 2000. Strengthening Conservation Cultures: Local Communities and Biodiversity Conservation. Man and the Biosphere Programme, UNESCO, Paris, France.
Talanoa (Meeting House)
Tools, Guidebooks and Posters from the Locally Managed Marine Areas Network (LMMA)
Various authors. Tools, Guidebooks and Posters from the Locally Managed Marine Areas Network (LMMA). Resource section of the LMMA Network.
Traditional Knowledge, Use, and Management of Living Marine Resources in American Samoa: Documenting Changes over Time through Interviews with Elder Fishers
Levine, A. and Sauafea-Leau, F. 2013. Traditional Knowledge, Use, and Management of Living Marine Resources in American Samoa: Documenting Changes over Time through Interviews with Elder Fishers. Pacific Science, vol. 67, no.
Use and Misuse of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Management Practices: Pacific Island Examples.
Johannes, R. E. 2003. Use and Misuse of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Management Practices: Pacific Island Examples. Pages 111–126 in D. Dallmeyer, ed. Values at sea: Ethics for the marine environment.
Video - National Protected Areas Forum highlights 2021, Papua New Guinea
The aim of the National Protected Areas Forum was to fulfill mandates and strengthen policies to protect the country’s abundant natural assets into the future to benefit all life and future generations.
Video - Ocean Protectors: How the Old Ways of Protecting the Ocean Are New Again in Fiji
Meet Josefa Bau from Nataleira who runs a dolphin watching business with tours to Moon Reef, a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Fiji.
