Vanuatu
Interisland Exchange of Women’s Traditional Knowledge and Skills is Key to Cyclone Harold Recovery and Resilience on West Coast Santo – Coconut Thatch Weaving Workshops
Title
Interisland Exchange of Women’s Traditional Knowledge and Skills is Key to Cyclone Harold Recovery and Resilience on West Coast Santo – Coconut Thatch Weaving Workshops
Publisher
Filipe Waqabitu
Date
Type
Technical Support and Design
Source
Pacific Island Climate Change & Vanuatu Climate Action Network (VCAN)
Geographic Region
Language
English
Description
This Report was produced by Dr. Christopher Bartlett.
It provides details on the outcomes and lessons learnt on the 1-week traditional knowledge exchange between coconut thatch weavers from Tanna island and men, women and youth from West Coast Santo.
Over 1600 pieces of coconut thatch were woven, with 8 structures completely re-roofed and more than 550 people trained in roof thatching techniques.
