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But there's more. Isolated from urban centres, the Kikori River Basin Landscape spans from sea level to 3,000 metres in altitude, encompassing swamp mangroves, extinct volcanoes, alpine forests, vast plateaus, and Papua New Guinea’s national treasure: the RAMSAR site Lake Kutubu.
The extraordinary wildlife here includes 24 of the world’s 38 birds of paradise, the world’s only poisonous bird, the Pitohui, tree kangaroos, inshore dolphins, the world’s second-largest butterfly, and much more. Traditionally self-reliant, the communities whose lives are intricately connected to the surrounding environment face threats to their homes and culture from external pressures.
Despite being one of the most iconic places in Papua New Guinea, it is also one of the least protected. We are collaborating closely with communities here to ensure a sustainable, equitable, and rights-focused future for the Kikori-Great Plateau.
This involves providing sustainable livelihood opportunities that benefit communities, establishing and enhancing the management of community-conserved areas, and striving for more equitable, sustainable supply chains for commodities.
Some spotlights include...
COMMUNITIES LEADING THE WAY ON FOREST CONSERVATION
In 2023, communities managing 762,000 ha of intact forests in the Kikori River Basin have reached out to WWF seeking support to conserve and protect their area. We are currently securing funding and conducting programme scoping consultations amongst communities to support this strong commitment. Our first in-person scoping programme took place in early 2024.
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Building a new generation of nature guardians
We collaborated with teachers to develop an environmental education toolkit, recognising the impact youth play in the promotion and protection of their natural resources. The resource was approved by the the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Education Curriculum Division approved and celebrated as a way to raise awareness and promote environmental education.