Located south of the equator, the island of Nonouti is better known for being home to Kiribati’s largest and oldest maneaba known as ‘te Aake’ or the ark.
Through the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) project in the context of global climate change, Nonouti is undergoing an eco-tourism product development which aims to use tourism as a means of enhancing food security on the island.
Under this arrangement, 6 villages and communities of Nonouti underwent eco-tourism product development awareness training on how sustainable tourism development can improve the islands socio-cultural, environmental, and economic well-being.
Nonouti’s tourism potential includes its designated marine protected area tours, cultural and historical attractions, bonefishing, local culinary experiences and agritourism products.
TAK will continue to work with the 6 selected villages and communities in Nonouti to develop their own unique tourism products which should be available for travellers to experience when Kiribati’s international borders open in 2022.
