The Tiwai Honey Project addresses the declining bee population and the impact of the decline in bee populations around communities surrounding the Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Currently, the Tiwai Honey Initiative tackles the loss of bee habitats and their population due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and climate change, leading to decreased pollination services and honey production. This decline threatens local ecosystems' health and undermines food security and economic opportunities for community members relying on beekeeping as a livelihood opportunity.  The Tiwai Honey Project currently trains over one hundred (400) community members on sustainable beekeeping practices and the management of beehives; the Tiwai Honey Project has established over (300+) beehives to address the decline in the bee population and foster environmental conservation while empowering eight local communities of over One thousand (1,000) community members.

Goal

• Promote Sustainable Livelihoods: Generate income through honey and bee products in the Tiwai Honey Initiative.

• Foster Environmental Conservation: Practice sustainable beekeeping to protect the Tiwai Island ecosystem.

• Empower Local Communities through Skills Development: Train locals in beekeeping, processing, and business skills.

Objectives

• Establish and Maintain Beehives: Build additional beehives to boost honey production sustainably.

• Provide Comprehensive Beekeeping Training: Train community members in beekeeping, hive care, and extraction.

• Increase Market Reach and Visibility: Market Tiwai Honey locally, emphasizing sustainability and conservation.

• Sustainable Income Generation: Created income for locals through honey and bee products.

• Environmental Conservation Support: Minimized ecological impact, promoting local ecosystem preservation through beekeeping.

• Empowered Community with Skills: Provided beekeeping and business skills for economic resilience.

• Beehive Installation and Maintenance: Install beehives in specific areas to boost honey production capacity sustainably.

• Beekeeping Training Workshops: Provide practical training on hive care, honey extraction, and environmental stewardship.

• Processing Facility Development: Build a facility with equipment and gear for efficient honey processing.