The INvasive SPecIes management for Resilient Ecosystems and communities (INSPIRE) project focuses on limiting invasive species threats at priority sites and increasing capacity to deliver and sustain invasive species management as a Nature-based Solution (NbS) for environmental, socio-economic, and climate resilience outcomes.

The project is supported by the Kiwa initiative and managed by the BirdLife International regional office in Suva, Fiji (BirdLife) on behalf of Palau, Fiji, Samoa and French Polynesia. 

In Palau, the INSPIRE project is led by the Palau Conservation Society (PCS). In collaboration with stakeholders, the project aims to:
1. Establish biosecurity for the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (RISL) and Kayangel Atoll; including biosecurity planning, coordination, and governance structures;
2. Facilitate biosecurity implementation including capacity- and capability-building;
3. Raise awareness among all stakeholders; and
4. Share practices and lessons that support scalable and replicable inter-island biosecurity. 

Pacific biosecurity is providing technical assistance to update biosecurity plans, develop a capability-building framework and communications support.

We are also hosting web pages for the project on behalf of the Palau Conservation Society, where you can read more about the project.

KIWA initiative funders and partners