Road Show in all Pilot Islands

Increasing awareness on the sustainable use of land and marine resources for Enhancing food security on all the pilot islands LDCF-I Project. 

3 teams had come back from conducting a road show program at all the pilot islands of LDCF-I project; Maiana Abemama and Nonouti from 25/10/19 – 4/11/19 in commemoration of the World Food Day. The road show was organized by the Project management unit within LDCF in collaboration with its Advocacy Working Committee. 3 youth drama groups were engaged in this awareness program.

The purpose of the road show is to increase the visibility of the LDCF-I project in its aim to build the resilience of the indigenous people on these islands so their capacity is enhanced to sustain their livelihood against the impacts of climate change.

During the road show, the benefits were also clarified to the people so they are motivated to participate and appreciate the project activities. About4,000 people were watching the road show from all the pilot islands including the women, men, youth and people who are living with disabilities.

According to the overall report received from the 3 teams, it shows that the audiences were really enjoying the drama show and participated in the quiz competitively. This shows that they absorb well the concept shared in the drama show.

The road show program in all the pilot islands was supported by the Kiribati LDCF I Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented under the Environment and Conservation Division with the support of the United Nations Development Program.