This Action Track session will provide a brief snapshot of the current state of knowledge on marine protected areas based on recent analyses conducted for the Oceania region. It will explore the human-ecological nexus and interaction in the context of MPAs, examine how some of the issues surrounding MPA management in the region being addressed, such as Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The project office in Suva, Fiji, shared with another NGO, was opened at the start of the Action, and initially provided adequate facilities and space. However, following the development of the BirdLife Fiji Programme, the office was moved to new premises in mid 2007 with significant improvements to office facilities which now comply with local health and safety regulations.Available onlineCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 33 p.
The Oceania region is very prone to natural disasters having experienced two Category 5 cyclones in as many years; Tropical Cyclone (TC)Pam struck Vanuatu on 13 March 2015 and TC Winston struck Fiji on 20 February 2016.Available onlineCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 92 p
The mitigation hierarchy (MH) is a step-by-step tool used to limit the negative impacts of development projects. It can be used for many disciplines; this guidance note focuses on its use to manage risks and impacts to biodiversity. Very similar approaches can be used for ecosystem services and even social impacts.Available onlineCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 5 p
Website of Pacific R2R - Ridge to Reef Program stating goals, Programme components, partnerships, and national demonstration project sitesWebsiteCall Number: [EL]
A data and information management tool for Pacific island protected areasAvailable online|Powerpoint presentationCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 16 p
Today: Pacific island people reliant on natural resources 70-80% of the catch from inshore fisheries is used for subsistence purposesAvailable online|PresentationCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 36 slides
The Invasive Species Battler series has been developed to share what we have learned about common invasive species issues in the region. They are not intended to cover each issue in depth but to provide information and case-studies that can assist you to make a decision about what to do next or where to go for further information.SPREP publication| available onlineCall Number: [EL]ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-04-0785-5,978-982-04-0786-2Physical Description: 28 p
Powerpoint on GBIF and the 19th Annual Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation, by Kyle CobasOnline onlyCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 18p. : ill. (col.)
A report prepared by the Invasive Partnership for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, Palau July 2014 as requested by the Micronesian Chief Executives in Resolution 19-01Online onlyCall Number: [EL]Physical Description: 16p. ; 29cm.
