Australian Partners
Live & Learn Environmental Education Society Inc
Over the past 35 years, Live & Learn Environmental Education has been supporting positive change in the Pacific region. Live & Learn specialise in Climate Resilient Water Resources Management, Hygiene Promotion, and the Provision of Safe Sanitation, with a proven track record of empowering communities to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change. The work of Live & Learn is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring that every person regardless of geography or circumstance has access to safe water, improved sanitation, and the knowledge to protect their environment and natural ecosystems for generations to come.
The reach and experience of Live & Learn is as diverse as the Pacific itself. From the remote atoll islands, where freshwater scarcity is a daily challenge, to the lush volcanic islands with intricate watershed systems, their team has developed and implemented tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each setting. They have pioneered ground water community awareness programs, working closely with local leaders and residents to build understanding of aquifer protection, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable water use. The hands-on training and educational campaigns of Live & Learn have equipped thousands of Pacific Islanders with the tools and knowledge to monitor, manage, and safeguard their precious water resources, even as climate impacts intensify.
Through a combination of technical expertise, community engagement, and unwavering dedication, Live & Learn Environmental Education continues to lead the way in building climate-resilient, healthy, and inclusive communities throughout the Pacific.
Organisational capabilities
- Watershed management on volcanic islands, including:
- collaboration with communities to restore and protect catchment areas,
- promote reforestation, and
- implementing nature-based solutions that enhance water security and ecosystem health.
- A steadfast focus on gender and social inclusion, pursuing program design to:
- break down barriers to participation,
- foster leadership among underrepresented groups,
- ensure benefits of work are shared equitably, and
- champion voices of women and girls in water governance,
- promote menstrual hygiene management, and
- create safe spaces for dialogue and learning within communities.
- Extensive experience strengthening networks and working with local partners across the Indo-Pacific, including:
- government agencies,
- traditional leaders,
- schools, and
- civil society organisations.
Relevant projects
Climate Resilient Islands Programme (Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, PNG and Tuvalu)
Through the Climate Resilient Islands Programme, we are working with rural communities to strengthen community resilience to the impacts of climate change through nature-based approaches. Building on work that has already been done on climate resilience, Live & Learn is forging partnerships with relevant government agencies and stakeholders, using nature-based solutions to build resilience through:
- restoration and protection of community managed ecosystems
- support for resilient food systems, including household food access and food-based livelihoods
- disaster planning that complements sub-national government strategies.
https://livelearn.org/projects/climate-resilient-islands-programe/
Improved Health Status for Indigenous Communities (Cambodia)
Active Citizens for a World Without Waste (Vietnam)
