Tonga’s efforts to fight against invasive species in the outer islands continues its momentum with the Regional Invasive Project (GEF 6 RIP). This week, the first batch of pigs was removed from Kelefesia island, preparing for rat eradication.
Last month, consultations on Nomuka received full community support to begin wiping out the rodents from the islands of Tonumea and Kelefesia.
Invasive species pose a serious threat to Tonga’s rich biodiversity. The GEF 6 RIP project aims to safeguard Tonga’s native species and build climate resilience by managing invasive species effectively.
The project, sponsored by the Global Environmental Facility, runs in Tonga, Niue, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands.
