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Map of number of endemic species per atoll within the Marshall Islands exclusive economic zone.

Global climate change initiatives to reduce emissions from avoided deforestation and degradation (REDD) represent both a threat and opportunity for the Malaysian logging corporation ‘Rimbunan Hijau’, the largest forestry operator in Papua New Guinea. Although Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries is first and foremost a climate change mitigation option, it also has the potential to generate benefits for indigenous and local communities (UNEP 2010).

REDD+ in PNG

This report arises from the Final Evaluation Mission for the Programme. The evaluation has reported according to a format specific to GEF requirements for an assessment to the completion of the Programme. There is an active dialogue in PNG about what might come after the completion of the pilot Programme, building on the foundations which it has laid for strengthened biodiversity conservation. In particular, there is a keen interest in the future for the communities and biodiversity values of the two areas in which ICAD processes were initiated.

This report arises from the Final Evaluation Mission for the Programme. The evaluation has reported according to a format specific to GEF requirements for an assessment to the completion of the Programme. There is an active dialogue in PNG about what might come after the completion of the pilot Programme, building on the foundations which it has laid for strengthened biodiversity conservation. In particular, there is a keen interest in the future for the communities and biodiversity values of the two areas in which ICAD processes were initiated.

Biodiversity Conservation of terrestrial and amrine ecosystems

Biodiversity conservation

Common Sand reef flat marine organisms in the Pacific Island Countries.

Mangrove species in the Pacific Island countries.

General Information on Pacific Island Countries Rock shores, algae and trees.

Sand reef species list

The proposed sites have yet to be endorsed however they were identified through the biorap mission

RMI EEZ

Visitor's data

Jaluit Atoll Ramsar Information Sheet, 2003.

maps of RMI's protected areas

Produced by the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority

The information contain number of visitor who visited the RMI from the year 1989-2005. The information is only for Majuro. No data for kwajalein.