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Coastal shark fisheries in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This study first presents the general knowledge on shark exploitation and vulnerability. Then, the status of coastal shark fisheries in the Pacific Islands is addressed from the angle of...
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Strategic Plan for the Conservation and Management of Marine Resources in the Pacific region
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This Strategic Plan provides an integrated overview of a science based to living marine resource conservation and management in the Pacific Islands Region. The goals and objectives...
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Human Rights and Climate Change Law
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This Special Issue of the Journal of South Pacific Law aims to provide insight into the role of international law in addressing the short-term and long-term challenges posed by climate...
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Economics of Coastal Zone Management in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
Coastal Zone management is a much debated subject in the discourse about sustainable development in the South Pacific region. This book specifically deals with the analysis of the effects...
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Status and distribution of freshwater fishes, land snails and reptiles in the Pacific Islands of Oceania
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This report summarizes the conservation status of 167 freshwater fishes, 166 land snails and 157 reptiles native to the Pacific Islands. It identifies Pacific Island species that are...
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Management State of Pacific Sea Cucumber Fisheries
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
Many of the sea cucumber fisheries in Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) are in a poor state and in need of rehabilitation. This article documents the status of sea...
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CSIRO Bioregions of the South West Pacific Ocean
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This project has developed sub-regional bioregionalisations for the western-south Pacific Ocean, through expert workshops and novel statistical analysis of physical and biological data....
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An assessment of the risks and impacts of seabed mining on marine ecosystems
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
Comprehensive assessment of the risks and impacts of seabed mining on marine ecosystems by Fauna and Flora International.
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Freedom of Information Legislation in the Pacific - Discussion Paper
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
The guide seeks to rekindle debate and discussion about the value of freedom of information laws, as well as to provide a practical roadmap for their introduction, where necessary. The...
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Mapping Mining to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the world’s plan of action for social inclusion, environmental sustainability and...
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Mapping Ocean Wealth Explorer
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
The Mapping Ocean Wealth data viewer is a live online resource for sharing understanding of the value of marine and coastal ecosystems to people. It includes global maps, regionally-...
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Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review and draft regional strategy
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This report reviews available information on the adverse effects of 14 alien vertebrates considered to be ‘significant invasive species’ on islands of the South Pacific and Hawaii.
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The state of plant conservation on Pacific islands
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This study examines the status of plant conservation in Oceania, where most islands have experienced two waves of anthropogenic habitat alteration and extinction, following Austronesian...
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Wetlands of Wallis and Futuna - 2017
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Wallis and Futuna’s biodiversity, conservation framework and wetland fauna and flora. could be used for the regional SOE initiative
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Community Based Actions in Small Island Developing States - Best Practices from the Equator Initiative
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This publication features fourteen (14) case studies from small island developing states from the Caribbean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. The stories range...
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Pacific Islands Regional Marine Spill - contingency plan
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This report is related to the prevention and minimization of the damage to marine and coastal environments and resources from major marine spills, and to hasten the recovery of any...
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Guidance to Dumping of Materials at Sea
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This guidance offers no judgment on the type of method best suited to any particular Nation, but identifies some of the options available for consideration in materials dumping at sea....
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Pacific Integrated Island Management - principals, case studies and lessons learned
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
Integrated Island Management (IIM), responds to the unique circumstances of small island ecosystems through development of holistic integrated management systems that operate at the scale...
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Rubbish is a Resource - A Waste Resource Kit for the Pacific Islands
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This Kit comprises a wide range of information ranging from practical help with the nuts and bolts of recycling different materials, all the way through information about toxic wastes and...
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Supplementary Livelihood Options for Pacific Island Communities: A Review of Experiences
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Publications
This report presents results from the Supplementary Livelihoods Options for Pacific Island Communities (SLOPIC) study, carried out by the Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific...