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 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

The BIORAP Survey was conducted on Funafuti in 2017. The purpose of the survey is to get a rapid assessment on the biodiversity of Funafuti.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Regional data on marine pollution. Observation pollution event

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Biodiversity is part and parcel of Tuvalu's development framework. This NBSAP is the first formal consolidated attempt to address biodiversity issues and constraints in Tuvalu in a comprehensive manner.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Tuvalu is among the most vulnerable to climate change impacts. This dataset hosts the national communications to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

State of Environment Report 1993 & State of Environment Report 2022

Tuvalu’s State of Environment Report was first developed in 1993 to raise awareness among the people of Tuvalu on all environmental issues and to use the report in decision making. This year (2022), the Department of Environment under the Ministry of PublicWorks, Infrastructure, Environment,Labour, Meteorology and Disaster (MPWIELMD) is pleased to present the 2nd Tuvalu State of Environment Report 2022.

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 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

A report that localizes the MDG Framework with the Tuvalu development context.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Tuvalu Statement at the Whale in a Changing Ocean Conference, Vava'u, Tonga, 2017

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Although Tuvalu has no history of manufacturing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), this data-set consists of;

1. the first report (2008) that represents the first stepping stone for the country to outline strategies in order to meet its obligations under the Stockholm Convention, also given the chemical nature, including long range environmental transport of POPs that is a global concern.

2. The Tuvalu National Action Plan to reduce releases of unintentional persistent organic pollutants (u-POPs) 2018 - 2022

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 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

A comprehensive Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) of potential water security interventions in Funafuti and Vaitupu, conducted under the PACCSAP project.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

A report outlining the impacts of climate change on Tuvalu.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

As a Party to the UNCCD, Tuvalu is obliged to follow Section 9 and 10 of the Convention in preparing a National Action Plan. This NAP therefore is considered as the focus of actions, consolidation of projects and activities identified for an integrated solution to combating land degradation in Tuvalu.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Tuvalu signed the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. The program of the Work Protected Areas is one of the successes of the convention. This action plan therefore presents the broad targets for the country as complemented in the National Biodiversity Action Plan to recognize, protect and apply best practices in relation to the management, protection and utilization of biological resources.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

An Act to amend the Marine Pollution Act 1992 to ensure that there is current compliance with marine pollution related conventions and for related purposes.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

This National Strategic Action Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (NSAP) describes
the people of Tuvalu’s priorities for immediate actions in the face of climate change.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

The first comprehensive Tuvalu Climate Change Policy (TCCP)

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Rats are invasive species in Tuvalu. Rattus rattus, or black rats, are rampaging through Tuvalu’s atolls and gnawing through the country’s chief export crop – coconuts. This dataset contains a brief introduction into a project that was implemented by a locally-recruited retired rodent management expert who showed coconut farmers how to dispose of the rats in an environmentally-friendly manner.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

A direct internet link to easily access information on fisheries management in Tuvalu hosted on the FAO website

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

The results of this academic study stated that the sea level rise rate in Tuvalu as at September 2008 was 5.9 mm year−1, based upon the 15½ years of sea level data. This was about four times higher than the global average of 1-2 mm year−1.

Sea level in Tuvalu area had risen approximately 9.14 cm since the inception of the project 15½ years ago. However, it was to be noted that the land is quite stable and the rate of land sinking is -0.06 mM year−1 only.

 Department of Environment,  Tuvalu

Tuvalu developed this Policy as a response to recent water crises, and to ensure that the people of Tuvalu have continued access to safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable water and sanitation facilities.

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