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GeoScience Division Explores Key Resource Sites in North Tarawa to Advance KOIRAP Infrastructure Project

The GeoScience Division recently conducted a vital field mission in North Tarawa, focused on identifying potential mining sites for sand and aggregate. These materials are essential for the Kiribati Outer Island Resilient and Adaptation Project (KOIRAP), which aims to enhance water security and climate resilience through the construction of rainwater harvesting tanks in North Tarawa.

The mission brought together a team of five professionals from various government departments, including the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD), the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD), and the KOIRAP Financial and Safeguard Unit (KFSU). Their collaborative efforts are crucial for the successful implementation of this KOIRAP subproject.

Sponsored and catered by KOIRAP, the mission's success in identifying suitable resource sites marks significant progress in the project. These findings will directly support the construction of infrastructure designed to boost the resilience and sustainability of North Tarawa's communities.

This initiative reflects the government's commitment to sustainable development and climate adaptation in Kiribati's outer islands. As the project advances, the GeoScience Division will continue to provide expertise and support to ensure the success of KOIRAP's goals.

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