We support biodiversity conservation and related sustainable development for the people of Micronesia in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the US Territory of Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Mission

We make grants and strengthen organizational and leadership capacity to help Micronesian communities and decision-makers conserve the health of the oceans and islands that are our home.

Vision

Enduring Partnerships. Resilient Ecosystems. Thriving Micronesian Communities.

Our Latest Updates

Micronesia Challenge in Guam

Micronesia Challenge in Guam

Chuuk Women in Climate Change Learning Exchange

Chuuk Women in Climate Change Learning Exchange

MCT at Pacific Islands Forestry Committee Workshop

MCT at Pacific Islands Forestry Committee Workshop

Mangrove Breakthrough Financial Roadmap

Mangrove Breakthrough Financial Roadmap

Recovering the unique atoll forests of Kayangel

Recovering the unique atoll forests of Kayangel

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View fullsize We are excited to have Ms. Leilani Aubuchon, also known as Leila, join us this summer as a volunteer! Lela is a rising high school senior attending school in Honolulu, Hawaii. She currently serves as the president of her high school's student council
View fullsize MCT, in partnership with the University of Guam, the College of Micronesia (COM-FSM), the US Forest Service, and Virginia Tech, will be hosting a Tropical Island Ecology Research Course in Pohnpei from July 15 to August 2, 2024. We are thrilled to
View fullsize Weno, Chuuk MCT was in Chuuk last week for consultations with Government Partners. During their time there, they engaged with two graduates of the Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge (BRMC) Scholarship Program. It is always exciting to see our graduat
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View fullsize We are hiring for a Course Assistant to support us in running the Tropical Island Ecology Course in Pohnpei, FSM in collaboration with the University of Guam (UOG) and the College of Micronesia (COM-FSM). Join our team this summer! Send your resume
View fullsize The Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge Scholarship is now open! To download the application form, visit the Micronesia Challenge website here: https://www.mc2030.org/our-news/billy-raynor-micronesia-challenge-scholarship-is-open-for-applications Co
View fullsize Over 30 experts in coastal fisheries management convened for 2 days in Guam for the Micronesia Coastal Fisheries Workshop, tackling crucial issues facing Micronesian fisheries. 🤝 Diverse organizations from Palau, FSM, RMI, CNMI, and Guam collaborat
View fullsize We are thrilled to announce that Melanie Lawrence Aiseam has joined us as our new Chief Financial Officer, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted connection to the islands of Micronesia. Born and raised on the island of Pohnpei,
View fullsize As we celebrate Earth Day 2024 under the theme "Planet vs. Plastics," it's crucial to recognize the urgent need to reduce plastic pollution for the health of our planet and all its inhabitants. Plastic pollution poses a grave threat to our
View fullsize Shout out to Kosrae Island Resources Management Authority (KIRMA) and students of Kosrae! Together, they embarked on a green journey to celebrate the International Day of Forests on March 21, 2024! Students from multiple schools across the island cam
View fullsize Job well done by Rota Forestry in CNMI for planting trees in celebration of International Forest Day on March 21, 2024! The Mayor of Rota, Honorable Aubry M. Hocog (w/shovel), took part by planting two seedlings of the endangered fire tree (Serianthe
View fullsize On the International Day of Forests, March 21st, 2024, the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) joined hands with Pohnpei State Division of Natural Resource Management (NRM) and partner, Mr. Konrad Englburger, to spread the joy of planting trees among

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  • Established in 2002 with only one staff, now has 15 employees

  • First grant awards in 2004

  • Financial mechanism for the Micronesia Challenge in 2006

  • Regionalized the Board in 2006

  • Accredited to the Adaptation Fund in 2015 

  • Obtained a 501(c)(3)Determination Letter by the US IRS in 2016

  • Accredited to the Green Climate Fund since 2017

  • Received first AF project in 2018 and GCF project in 2021

  • Started its Livelihoods Program in 2018

  • Membership to the Community of Practice for Direct Access Entities in 2019

  • Received MacKenzie Scott award in 2022

Our Milestones