Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Concludes Inception Workshops for Two Regional Climate Resilience Initiatives
In October, the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT), in partnership with the Federated States Micronesia (FSM) Department of Resources and Development and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), has successfully concluded a series of regional inception workshops for two major climate resilience initiatives. The final sessions were held across the FSM at both the national and state levels. The inception workshops marked the transition of both projects from planning to implementation aimed at strengthening food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience in the FSM.
These workshops were made possible through the support and collaboration of key state implementing partners, including the Conservation Society of Pohnpei, Yap Catholic High School, Tamil Resources Conservation Trust, and Kosrae Conservation and Safety Organization. Together, these organizations will play a vital role in supporting community-led implementation efforts across the four states.
The Kiwa Initiative project, “Women’s Work: Restoring biodiverse shallow coastal habitats, and connecting their Keepers, to adapt food systems and reach food security in Micronesia,” aims to empower women’s groups and local communities to restore degraded coastal ecosystems, enhance food security, and strengthen livelihoods through nature-based solutions
The Green Climate Fund (SAP029) “Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Reducing Community Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Northern Pacific Small Island Developing States” program introduces a new regional Enhanced Direct Access mechanism, giving communities in FSM, Palau, and RMI direct access to small grants for locally led climate adaptation.
Across the FSM, the workshops engaged over 215 participants—including traditional and community leaders, women’s organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and resource managers— actively participated in the workshops. Their engagement reflects a strong collective commitment to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, food security, and ecosystem degradation.
With the successful FSM workshops, both the Kiwa and GCF projects now move into full implementation, focusing on restoring ecosystems, strengthening food systems, and empowering communities for a more resilient and sustainable future across Micronesia.
For more information, please contact:
Kiwa Initiative Women’s Work Project: Mr. Winfred Mudong – wmudong@ourmicronesia.org
GCF SAP029 Ecosystem-based adaptation: Ms. Jo Lynne Gallen-Mori – jgmori@ourmicronesia.org