MPA; management

Towards an effective legal framework for marine protected areas in Fiji

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In 2005, the government of Fiji committed to protecting at least 30% of Fiji’s marine areas using ‘comprehensive, ecologically representative networks of MPAs [marine protected areas], which are effectively managed and financed’. 3 In order to establish a comprehensive and ecologically representative network of marine protected areas (MPAs), Fiji must first have in place a suitable legal framework, that is, appropriate policies and legislation.

As an MPA manager, it?s nice to know I?m not alone out there": Challenges, successes, and lessons from building effective MPA management networks (Part I - The global networks)

March 2, 2018

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Go to virtually any MPA-related conference around the world and you"ll hear the same topics discussed. Fundraising, monitoring, enforcement, engaging stakeholders, etc.

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Kiribati protects Phoenix Islands: Tourism Advisory Committee is organizing a retreat

January 12, 2018

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The PIPA Tourism Advisory sub-committee is organizing a Retreat to be held at Tokaraetina Lodge in North Tarawa on Friday, 15th January returning Sunday the 17th January where they are going to review and update the existing Phoenix Island Protected Area [PIPA] Management Plan developed 7 years a

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Fiji - District reps learn to manage MPAs

November 24, 2017

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Twenty four representatives from the Cakaudrove, Bua and Macuata provinces converged on Bua Lomanikoro to learn about better managing their marine protected areas.
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UK: Governing Marine Protected Areas: Lyme Bay

February 10, 2017

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The scientific case for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is now overwhelming. The bigger question is how can they be managed more effectively? Fisheries scientists have long challenged the ‘sloppy thinking' behind Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

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Towards an effective legal framework for marine protected areas in Fiji

The scientific case for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is now overwhelming. The bigger question is how can they be managed more effectively? Fisheries scientists have long challenged the ‘sloppy thinking' behind Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).