Preston et al 2016
SPC Fisheries Newsletter #150 - May–August 2016
Faafetai Sagapolutele 2017
The train-the-trainers programme on “Good practices in refrigeration” is part of a comprehensive approach to reduce the ODS consumption in the refrigeration servicing sector in the Pacific region. Training programmes in “Good practices in refrigeration” were approved for the eight core countries involved in the “Regional Strategy to Comply with the Montreal Protocol (The RS) in Pacific Island Countries”. The eight countries in the Regional Strategy are the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Palau, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Our study focused specifically on nearshore fisheries of Tuvalu. We investigated the extent to which communities on two atolls, one urban and one rural, were dependent on these fisheries for both food and income. With the results we compare
current catch and consumption rates with previously published data. We also consider our results in the light of available information on the size of available standing stocks. This leads to a discussion of whether current fishing efforts are
sustainable, and what management approaches may be required.
Thaman 2016. ATOLL RESEARCH BULLETIN NO. 611
Following the string of high intensity tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin in 2017 and the devastating impacts on small island developing states (SIDS), a number of questions have been raised about linkages between these cyclones and climate change. This briefing provides clarity on scientifically-supported connections between existing tropical cyclones and climate change. The briefing also summarises how climate change may affect tropical cyclones at increased
Initial Environmental Examination
Prepared by Tuvalu Electricity Corporation for the Asian Development Bank
A survey of the birds of the Funafuti Marine Conservation Area (FMCA), Tuvalu and adjacent waters and motu, was undertaken between 31st September and 11 October 1998 by Dick Watling and staff of the FMCA.
The global community has had a “blind spot” concerning the extent of the risks posed by human-induced climate change to the well-being, health and physical survival of populations.
Atlas of Living Australia data on invasive alien species found in Tuvalu
The Tuvalu State of Environment Report presents an overview across four thematic areas: Environmental Governance, Coastal and Marine, Atmosphere and Climate, and Built Environment. The report uses the ‘Drivers, Pressures,State, Impact and Response’ model to describe the environment. As far as possible the report is based on quantitative data relating to the state of the environment, supplemented by stakeholder input to describe causal relation-
ships and environmental effects. The report presents:
Tuvalu is a member of the Montreal Protocol Pacific Island Countries Network, which was established in 2008 to support compliance with the Montreal Protocol, in recognition of these countries’ unique social, economic and environmental characteristics. By 2016 these countries had achieved an 85% reduction in HCFC consumption since 2009, well ahead of their HCFC phase-out obligations.
As a developing country, Tuvalu is listed under Article 5 of the Montreal Protocol, and therefore provided with assistance to phase-out consumption of CFCs by 2010, HCFCs by 2030, and HFCs by 2024. According to Tuvalu’s 2010 National Compliance Action Strategy (NCAS) to implement the Montreal Protocol, only two types of ODS are known to have been imported into Tuvalu – CFCs and HCFCs, both in very small quantities. All consumption of these substances is through the refrigeration and air conditioning service sector (Government of Tuvalu 2010).
The overall generation rates of 2,904 kg/day is higher than found in the 2017 Tuvalu waste survey (Sagapolutele & Binney, 2017), which provided an estimate of 2,478 kg/day.
visualization developed by Inform team
Refer to page 59 of the Audit Report
By volume from DWM data, 38% of incoming waste is from households and 62% from other sources, including green waste. Landfill sample, gained over 6 days featured much less construction waste than DWM data, given the shorter timeframe and put the ratio at 53% household and 47% other sources.
Refer to page 60 of Waste Audit Report