Film about Tokelau's message for the Barbados Conference. A SPREP funded project produced and directed by Rudy Bartley and production by the Electronic Media Unit, USP Alafua Campus. It serves as Tokelau's formal communication or address to the Barbados Conference which is presumably focused on environmental or climate-related issues.Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 13:33 mins
An informative video on the rich cultural and natural beauty of Pohnpei's environment, safeguarded by past traditions based on the land, water and sea. This close relationship is replaced by pollution problems ever apparent on Pohnpei. This video addresses the need for a balance between development and the protection of the environment through education and effective dissemination of useful conservation information.Kept in video collectionCall Number: VD00109Physical Description: 17:18 mins
1. Overview & Concerns
A regional report titled “Poisoned Paradise” examines the environmental consequences of pesticide use across South Pacific islands, highlighting the ecological risks of toxic chemicals in agriculture and disease control .
2. Tonga – Tongan Megapode (“Malau”)
The report raises concerns about pesticide exposure in Tonga’s fragile ecosystems, including impacts on unique species like the endangered Tongan megapode (Megapodius pritchardii).
This video offers a captivating glimpse into the world of marine turtles along the coast. It highlights their natural behavior, conservation importance, and biodiversity within their ocean habitats. The video is part of efforts tied to the SPREP “Inform” project, underscoring regional marine conservation initiatives
Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 39 seconds
PNG government has released its new forestry guidelines, with and intention to reform the forestry industry operating in the country. This process began with the bar netting quarry in the late 80s portrayed part of the industry as out of control. In 1991 a new forestry act began changing the way timber were being harvested. The computing courses allow weather offices to analyse and advice on the weather of their own countries. Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 23:34
One of the most important outcome earth summit on environmental development held in Brazil, was an agreement to establish the United Nations commission on sustainable development. This commission has been entrusted the task of ensuring the follow up to the unsaid conference. The biological project is considered as a compost site. with organic waste to be used as fertilizers in the Federated States of Micronesia. Kiribati developing NEMS, to define the major of environmental issues faced by the countries and provide solution to face these issues.
In our region, two levels of operation are pertinent to the purposes
of this paper. The first is that of national governments and regional
and international diplomacy, in which the present and future
of Pacific island states and territories are planned and decided on.
Discussions here are the preserve of politicians, bureaucrats, statutory
body officials, diplomats and the military, and representatives
of the financial and business communities, often in conjunction with
donor and international lending organizations, and advised by academic
Palau, a Pacific Island nation, has taken a strong stance against the export of live reef fish, citing environmental concerns and threats to marine biodiversity. The government has banned at least one company found to be involved in this type of trade. This decision aligns with broader regional efforts to safeguard fragile reef ecosystems from over fishing and unsustainable commercial practices.
Palau has banned the export of live reef fish to protect its marine resources and biodiversity. This action follows concerns over the ecological impact of such exports, including the depletion of key reef species. At least one company involved in live fish export has been barred from operating in the country. The move reflects growing efforts in the Pacific to regulate the live fish trade and prioritize sustainable fishing practices.Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 26:40
A monthly e-bulletin of activities and assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme to its member countries. Available onlineCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 5 p.
