Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… BIORAP was to improve the state of knowledge of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, to provide a scientific basis for the conservation and management of nationally, regionally and globally important … principle is that decision-making should rest with resource owners and communities. The BIORAP provided …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… or less per person per day by 2020. The Pacific countries and territories have estimated waste production below this … Mariana Islands, French Polynesia, Guam, Palau, Tonga, and Vanuatu (Fig. 28.1). However, 16 countries and territories have estimated waste generation rates near or …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… The marine environment is an important resource base for the people of the South Pacific island … with the sea. The potential for enhanced development and utilisation of marine resources is considerable, … particularly as the demand for resources increases and the land becomes limited in its capacity to fulfil this …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… of ocean. As such the marine environment is an important resource base for the people of these countries, with the … with the sea. The potential for enhanced development and utilisation of marine resources is considerable, … particularly as the demand for resources increases and the land becomes limited in its capacity to fulfil this …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… Pacific island members of the importance of responsible management of the environment and natural resources to the future livelihood and prosperity of their people. The Secretariat has …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… in Cook Islands are wildlife reserves (Suwarrow, Takutea and Manuae), almost 40% of the terrestrial PAs are … government have all contributed to the establishment and management of PAs. Most Cook Islands PAs are not covered by … Park Declaration, Takutea Island Regulations and Takuvaine Water Catchment Regulations. … … Secretariat of the Pacific …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… Human needs and desires demand economic development. Natural resources … for development, are causing environmental degradation and resource depletion. This deterioration makes continued …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… Programme aims to strengthen the sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity through effective Invasive Species Management in Kiribati. Call Number: [EL] Physical … … Pacific Biodiversity … Biodiversity … Atmosphere and Climate …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… a serious problem only in the highly industralised and heavily populated areas of the world. However, with the steady increase in population, urban migration and an increase in industrial development, the need to reduce pollution of the air, water resources (both fresh and estuarine) and in some cases …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… to the Pacific region. There is a need for historical and current evidence of the status and trends of various environmental resources and drivers of environmental change. Call Number: [EL] …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Project (PIREP)
… the major tourist attractions including the Rock Islands and the reefs where some of the best diving in the world is … and land biodiversity moderate. Strict USA regulations for water and air pollution have been adopted and despite the … environmental quality is generally good though waste management is a problem with some 6500 tonnes of urban waste …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… Inshore fish populations are complex, exist in variable and rapidly changing ecosystems, and are harvested and impacted by a broad range of users, making their management complex. Call Number: [EL] Physical Description: 4 …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… of the South Pacific under the National Environment Management Strategy (NEMS) Programme. The identification of the lack of proper waste management and pollution control measures were regarded as priorities …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Today: Pacific island people reliant on natural resources 70-80% of the catch from inshore fisheries is used for subsistence purposes
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The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Global Environment Facility (GEF), Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… of the many islands that are endowed with unique resources and derives much of its economic, environmental and social well-being directly or indirectly from its … livelihoods are centred. They provide food, shelter, fresh water, wood, fibre, medicine, fuel, tools and raw materials. …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… prepared for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The report reviews the state of the environment and development in the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) and the constraints and opportunities for sustainable …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… Policy to protect Vanuatu and to safeguard the national wealth, resources and environment in the interests of the present generation and of future generations". Kept in the Vertical File …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… Oceania region. It will explore the human-ecological nexus and interaction in the context of MPAs, examine how some of the issues surrounding MPA management in the region being addressed, such as Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The session will also …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… undertaken as part of the process to facilitate improved management of the forests and biodiversity of Upland Savaii. More specifically, the … globally important put poorly studied region of montane and cloud forests. This information will be used to make …
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
… policy of consideration of environmental factors in resource development exists, but has not been clearly …