The 3-year Ridge to Reef project is helping to restore the coastal area of the Fanga'uta Lagoon Catchment which encompasses around 40,000 people.
The lagoon's once rich diversity of marine species and coastal vegetation has been destroyed over the years by climate change, poor sustainable management and waste dumping.
Project Manager Ta'hirih Fifita Hokafonu said building partnerships with the lagoon's 26 surrounding villages has been key.
