Mr Eric Koti

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

Protecting local environment

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

Nusatuva Eco Lodge is a Darwin Initiative Project led by WWF-Solomon Islands Program aimed at establishing a network of locally managed marine protected areas in the Solomon Islands.

The Nusatuva Community, which lives on a small island south of Kolombangara Island, is actively involved with Nusatuva Eco Lodge and its tours along with sustainable income generating activities such as coral and sponge farming.

Nustatuva Eco Lodge is set on the waters edge overlooking the surrounding lagoon. With the Darwin Initiative and WWF, the community of Nusatuva aim to join in maintaining marine biodiversity and fisheries productivity within the Solomon Bismark Seas Ecoregion.