As one of the most bio diverse region in the world in PICTs, the use of ecosystem-based approaches to address climate change issue would be a relevant way of ensuring that adaptation measures are taken, while preserving both the natural and cultural heritage of Pacific IslandsCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 57:29
This session will explore:What we are doing to put in place and safeguard sustainable Ocean economies What approaches and initiatives can help us in the region Recognize that sustainable ocean economy is multidisciplinary but ensure that conservation/environment remains key pillarCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 1:01:00
This session will explore consumption and production as driving forces of Pacific Island economies and how governments, private sector and community stakeholder are using natural resources in a sustainable manner. This session will discuss policy and national approaches to sustainable production of island resources, such as in the agriculture sector, by ensuring food security while generating revenue for communities and local businesses. Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 1:01:44
This session will explore some of the most extraordinary species form across the region - and how they contribute to our ecosystems. We will look at the structures that allow us to prioritize conservation actions and how they can measure progress. We will focus on local case studies to highlight the range of conservation methods that have been used.Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 1:06:57
Pacific cultures have evolved with the ocean as a constant centrepiece and fish and seafood as corner stones of food security and livelihoods in the region. Today as much as ever, Pacific households, communities and countries rely upon a healthy and abundant ocean. Our global ocean is changing through acidification, warming, pollution, destructive fishing and biodiversity loss. In recognition of our reliance on functioning marine ecosystems, urgent responses at the community, national, regional and international levels are in motion to reverse this decline.
This session will highlight achievements and challenges for sustainable tourism and nature-based tourism in the region. It will do so by sharing examples whilst making an analysis of important dimensions such as:
1. Feasibility, also considering the impact of COVID-19
2. Measuring sustainability
3. Nature-based tourismCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 1:01:16
This session will explore the management and application of water quality parameters in the case of New Caledonia and Fiji outlining the difficulties, successes and practical application to other similar situations around the Pacific. It will explore widely how and what a freshwater health index can be applied to the Pacific Islands its suitability and sustainability.
This action track session will provide a brief snapshot of the current state of knowledge on terrestrial protected areas based on recent analyses conducted for the Oceania region, It will examine how community development needs and livelihoods shape the success of protected areas, it will look at protected area management effectiveness and tools for assessing effectiveness.
The session will take participants on a journey to explore nature-based solutions, starting with global best practice standards, to learning about field examples from mangrove ecosystems in the Pacific region and then how NBS contributes to multiple policy objectives across climate, nature and development agendas. We will discuss some of the risks and challenges associated with scaling up NBS, and provide recommendations to support in the region.Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 1:01:30
This session will explore the different types of habitats in the Pacific and their status and trends, what are the threats, tools (including seed bank and fire modelling) and options for solutions such as restoration, seed banking.Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 1:02:49
