Trade is an important component of growth and development in the Pacific Islands. Export revenue not only contributes to the balance of trade but also to each nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Food security is also impacted by the level of imports of food products.
This review attempts to identify gaps and then make recommendations for relevant legislation to improve and/or clarify existing ones and improve protection/management of marine turtle
Protected Areas Act
The “Coral Triangle” (CT) region is located along the equator and covers all or part of the exclusive economic zones of six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. The marine and coastal resources of the Coral Triangle are under significant and increasing threat. This document presents a shared national agenda for Solomon Islands and its National Plan of Action (NPoA) on implementing the Coral Triangle Initiative on coral reefs, fisheries and food security for the Coral Triangle (CT) region.