Te Mana O Te Moana

Let’s celebrate World Recycling Day

helene — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:11:04 +0000

On March 18th, 2022, we celebrate World Recycling Day. An opportunity to take stock of waste production and recycling.

Worldwide, it is estimated that more than 2.5 billion tons of waste are produced annually. In Polynesia, 52,000 tons of waste are produced per year in the Windward Islands.

Among this waste, we mainly find household waste, business waste and waste from the construction sector, the biggest polluter in the world.

On our islands, green bins enable the collection of recyclable waste. Cans, bottles, paper, these wastes are then exported to be recycled in other countries. Only glass is recycled in Polynesia thanks to the network of communal glass bins in Tahiti and Moorea. Very finely crushed glass can then replace gravels used for concrete slabs, wall drainage and filtration basins.

Sorting and recycling waste is an important part of environmental protection. It reduces pollution and preserves natural resources by reusing resources that have already been consumed. Recycling paper allows, for example, to preserve wood resources and therefore our forests. Recycling plastic also helps preserve oil resources and limits pollution related to oil extraction.

All together, let’s continue our recycling efforts and preserve our fenua!

Te mana o te moana actions on Tetiaroa

helene — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:54:03 +0000

Let’s take a look on the actions of Te mana o te moana on Tetiaroa

Since 2007 and thanks to the authorization and support of the Direction de l’Environnement Polynésie Française, a study has been carried out on the atoll on green sea turtle nesting sites.

Our teams on site from October to April monitor the atoll to identify laying females, inventory nests and protect hatchlings.

Discover pictures of Cécile, Margaux, Simon, Anihei, Tuterai and Marie at work during this 2021-2022 season!

Partenaires/Partners: Direction de l’Environnement Polynésie Française, Pacific Beachcomber, Moorea Dolphin Center, Univairmer, Hinerava, Jean-François Clervoy, @Frank Lehot, Air Tahiti Nui, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Tetiaroa Society, Van Oord, Esri, David Hetterman et Sven Lindblad, The Andrew Sabin Foundation

2022 One Ocean Summit

helene — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 01:18:35 +0000

From February 9th to 11th, 2022, the 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 has been taking place in Brest. An event at the French initiative with the objective “to translate into concrete actions our shared responsibility on the Ocean”.

In this context, our founder, Dr. Cécile Gaspar, was asked to join the event, to discuss issues related to marine biodiversity and to participate in a workshop on ocean global education and youth commitment.

Surrounded by Maud Fontenoy, ambassador of our foundation, Philippe Vallette, Francis Vallat and Jacques Rougerie, members of our Board of directors, these 3 intense days highlighted the urgency of preserving our marine environment.

Four commitments were officially made for French Polynesia during this summit:

– The multiplication of biosphere reserves on a 7,000 km2 maritime surface
– Coastal zoning for the benefit of artisanal and subsistence fishing over an area of 500,000 km2
– The protection of corals and the protection of mandatory mooring areas
– The launch of Rahui Nui, a marine protected area of approximately 500,000 km2

Several good news for the Polynesian marine environment!

Many thanks to Air Tahiti Nui for making this travel possible and to the Pacific Beachcomber Group for its constant support.

Les laboratoires de Biarritz are partnering with us

helene — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:23:21 +0000

We are honored to count Les Laboratoires de Biarritz among our precious partners. This French cosmetic laboratory acts to provide quality care while minimizing its ecological footprint.

Certified organic, 100% French-made, using natural ingredients, recycled or bio-sourced plastic and green inks, this partnership focuses on supporting the protection of the Polynesian marine environment.

Many thanks to them! Te mana o te moana is a member of the 1% for the Planet movement.

FA’A API RA Training : learn how to reuse

helene — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:57:13 +0000

In this month of January 2022, we had the pleasure of welcoming 2 groups of around twenty people in Tahiti and Moorea, who came to participate in a training course organized by Te mana o te moana.

Dedicated to holiday and leisure centers, camps and foundations, this training allowed the creation of educational activities around the material recycling, bringing together everyone’s ideas.

During this training, a global environmental assessment and more specifically in French Polynesia was first carried out, then subjects such as sustainable development and eco-responsible actions were discussed.

The workshops around the themes “𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚” and “𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜” were animated by Mooz Réparette for the delight of the participants.

Combining theory and practice, the objective of this training is to find daily solutions to have a limited impact on the environment.

* 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘦 𝘋é𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦

Training sessions organized in Moorea and Tahiti

helene — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:45:58 +0000

Since last week, we have been welcoming participants from Moorea and Tahiti to our training “𝗙𝗔’𝗔 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗥𝗔: let’s learn to reuse”.

During this training, we take stock of the environmental situation in the world and in French Polynesia and tackle subjects such as sustainable development and the implementation of eco-friendly habits.

Practical workshops are run by Mooz Reparette during which participants learn how to give a second life to used objects and how to repair instead of replacing. Combining theory and practice, the training objective is to find daily solutions to have a limited impact on the environment.

Other sessions are planned in the coming weeks.

We will make sure to keep you informed!

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* Project supported by the Fonds pour le Développement de la Vie Associative

A new cleanup campaign is launched in Moorea

helene — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:09:13 +0000

Since the month of October, a new cleanup campaign was launched in Moorea. Several pickups are organized monthly with another foundation Les Bourdons de Moorea.

The objective is not only to pick-up waste that would otherwise end up at sea but also to educate the general public on adopting eco-friendly habits.

Waste most commonly found are plastic bottles, food packaging, cans, plastic containers and masks.

Up up now 3 cubic meters were picked-up and cleanups will continue…

Project thanks to the support of the Direction de l’Environnement de Polynésie française et Un geste pour la mer.

Another successful cleanup day in Papetoai

helene — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:39:44 +0000

Thanks to the mobilization of the teams, the volunteers and Les bourdons de Moorea, we were able to collect 10 bags of 200 liters which is about 2 m3.

A big thank you to all for your help and participation!

It is thanks to all of us that we are able to contribute to the safeguard our rich and fragile environment.

Project implement with the support of: Direction de l’Environnement Polynésie Française & Ungestepourlamer.

A new training for future naturalist guides organized in our facilities

helene — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 22:28:01 +0000

We recently had the pleasure of delivering a training module to French Polynesia futur naturalist guides specializing in aquatic activities.

Organized by the Polynesian Youth and Sports Department and financed by the Municipality of Moorea-Maiao, this 3-hour module focused on providing key knowledge on sea turtles and how to observe them while respecting their environment. This certification will allow certified guides to accompany people during aquatic excursions in the ocean and in the lagoon.

Flashback on Earth Day 2021 on Tetiaroa

helene — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:49:15 +0000

Today, we are proposing a flashback on the action carried out recently on Tetiaroa.

Discover here the video montage edited by our great volunteer Maï Manceau !

Thanks again to Maï and to all the partners and participants: Brando Hotel, PoeCharter, Syndicat Fenua Ma, Transport Maritime Tetiaroa, Tetiaroa Society, Saga Tahiti, Polynésie la 1ere, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Mission Blue, EarthX, 7ième continent

Discover it all in pictures!

Many thanks to Aremiti Tahiti – Moorea for its support.

HEI HONU Project financed by the Office français de la biodiversité, the Fonds de développement de la Vie Associative and Fenua Ma.