BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Kwene community in Ward 8, North Malaita, is set to benefit from a new tilapia farming initiative that aims to improve food security and strengthen climate resilience.
The project is funded under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change (CARA) Project, coordinated by World Vision and implemented by the Malaita Provincial Fisheries Division.
Malaita Provincial Senior Fisheries Officer, Mathew Isihanua in his latest post on Facebook page said that the newly constructed fish ponds in the community were stocked with Mozambique tilapia fingerlings last month.
He said this marks an important milestone in the project and the fish are expected to reach harvest size by October this year.
Isihanua said the initiative is designed to provide families with a reliable source of protein while creating opportunities for income generation through the sale of surplus fish.
He also said it promotes sustainable inland aquaculture as an alternative livelihood for communities affected by the impacts of climate change on traditional food sources.
Community members have welcomed the project, saying it will help improve household nutrition and reduce dependence on wild fisheries.
The CARA Project supports vulnerable communities by promoting practical, climate-resilient livelihood activities that strengthen food production and enhance community resilience.
Through partnerships with organisations such as World Vision and the Malaita Provincial Fisheries Division, the project aims to equip rural communities with the knowledge and resources needed to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
With the ponds now fully stocked, residents are looking forward to their first harvest in October, which is expected to provide both food for local households and an opportunity to generate additional income.
Photo credit: Mathew Isihanua
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