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Report of the workshop on interactions between cetaceans and longline fisheries, Apia, Samoa, November 2002

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Michael Donoghue, Randall R. Reeves, Gregory S. Stone

The problem of depredation by cetaceans on longline gear occurs worldwide, and has been recorded in a wide range of longline fisheries dating to at least the early 1950s. Depredation was defined in the context of this workshop as the removal of hooked fish or bait from longlines by cetaceans. This was distinguished from predation, which was defined as the taking of freeswimming fish (or other organisms) by cetaceans.

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Conservation of Kakerori (Pomarea dimidiata) in 2002/2003

Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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Robertson, Hugh A.

Saul, Edward K.

In 1989, the kakerori (Pomarea dimidiata) was one of the 10 rarest bird species in the world with a declining population of just 29 birds. During each breeding season since then, rats have been poisoned within the 155 ha of forested hill country they occupy in southeastern Rarotonga. As a result, the kakerori population has rebounded, with a minimum of 259 birds being found on Rarotonga in August 2002. In 2001 and 2002, 20 yearlings were transferred to Atiu in the first two of three planned annual transfers to establish an insurance population. In January 2003, three pairs of kakerori were found on Atiu, and successful breeding was proven with the discovery of six island-bred (unbanded) birds, belonging to at least two of the pairs. In 2002/03, the emphasis of management in the Takitumu Conservation Area shifted from the recovery of kakerori to a programme aimed at sustaining the population at about 250 individuals. The key to this work was the experimental reduction of rat poisoning effort, so that 30 territories had the standard weekly refills of poison bait stations, 29 received a fortnightly refill, and 20 received no rat control. As expected, breeding success was significantly better in poisoned areas (with an average of 0.95 fledglings per breeding territory) than in unpoisoned areas (with an average of 0.30 fledglings per breeding territory). This reduced rat control programme took 23 person days each week for 15 weeks, and used a total of 43 kg of Talon® (active ingredient brodifacoum), which was about 20% of peak poison use during the recovery phase of the programme. The fortnightly poisoning regime offers promise as an effective, cheaper and less toxin-intensive method than that used previously.

The Federated States of Micronesia, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)

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Department of Economic Affairs

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) was developed through a series of multi sectoral meetings and discussion throughout the nation over a period of 14 months. Representatives of the National and State Governments, Municipality Officials, Non Government Organizations (NGO), Academic Institutions, the private sector and resource owners participated. These consultations are part of the NBSAP project which was coordinated by the National Environmental Management and Sustainable Development Council (SD Council) through its working group, the NBSAP panel, which is comprised of representatives from relevant national agencies, NGO organizations and academic institutions on the Council. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) at the National Government was the lead agencies for the NBSAP project and was actively supported by counterpart agencies in each of the four FSM States: The Development Review Committee (DRC) in Kosrae State; the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) in Pohnpei State; the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Chuuk State; and the Department of Resources and Development (DRD) in Yap State.

Proceedings of the Pacific Regional Workshop on Mangrove Wetlands Protection and Sustainable Use, the University of the South Pacific, Marine Studies Facility, Suva, Fiji, June 12-16, 2001

Biodiversity Conservation

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Sauni, Lilian

Objective is to review and promote the recommendations of the Regional Wetlands Action Plan (RWAP) for the Pacific Islands (1995) to regional and national agencies responsible for mangrove wetland conservation and management, To prioritise the updated Actions in the RWAP from both the national and regional perspective, To develop and promote funding proposal(s) for highest priority regional and national actions.

Regionally based assessment of persistent toxic substances : Pacific islands regional report

Biodiversity Conservation

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UNEP

This report provides a regional review of the production, use, environmental impacts and environmental transport of the group of chemicals know as persistent toxic substances (PTS). The introduction of these chemicals into the environment and resulting effects is a major issue that gives rise to concerns at local, national, regional and global scales. The report is intended as a scientifically-based assessment of the nature and scale of the threats to the environment and its resources posed by past and present uses of persistent toxic substances both within the region and beyond. It is intended to contribute to a global assessment of PTS that will provide guidance to the international community concerning future priorities for national, regional and global activities in this area. For the purposes of this study, the Pacific Islands Region was defined as that area encompasing all of the independent island states and territories within the Pacific Ocean, with the exception of Papua New Guinea. The review was based on existing information only, and did not involve any original research. The information for the review was assembled by a small Regional Team on the basis of information supplied from a wide range of people throughout the region and beyond (the Regional Network).

Cook Islands biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP) : 2002

Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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McCormack, Gerald

The Cook Islands signed the Convention on Biological Diversity at the Earth Summit in 1992. As a Party to the Convention, the Cook Islands Government committed itself and its people to conserve its biodiversity, to use it in a sustainable manner, and to share its benefits in an equitable manner. It also committed itself to control invasive species (the weeds and pest animals in natural ecosystems and agricultural systems), and to reduce the likelihood of future invasions.

Papua New Guinea Environment Monitor 2002

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Sowei, John Sivusia-Joyce, Barbara Mamae, Hazel Koi, Henry

Papua New Guinea has an extraordinary range of ecosystems, ranging from mountain glaciers to humid tropical forests, from swampy wetlands to pristine coral reefs. These ecosystems are relatively unspoiled, and some areas, particularly the larger areas of wetland, still have very low human population densities (two to four persons per spuare kilometer). However, the environment in general is coming under pressure. Terrestrial ecosystems, especially forests, are subject to increasing resource extraction and are being depleted through commercial forestry operations, or cleared to make way for mining and agriculture. Freshwater ecosystems in some parts of the country are being degraded through the disposal of mining, agricultural, and urban wastes. This degradation ultimately impacts marine systems, which are also being affected by additional pressures from fisheries and pollution.

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A review of lessons learned and best practice in integrated coastal watershed conservation and management initiatives in the Pacific islands region / by Jenny Whyte

Biodiversity Conservation

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Whyte, Jenny

In this, the sixth and final volume in this series, Jenny Whyte and her colleagues at the Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International and affiliated organizations provide a review of information relating to lessons learned and best practices for resource and habitat conservation and sustainable management initiatives in the Pacific islands region. The review focuses on community-based (participatory) issues associated with the conservation and sustainable management of resources and habitats in island ecosystems with emphasis on the four focal areas for the International Waters Programme (sustainable coastal fisheries, marine protected areas, community-based waste reduction and preservation of freshwater resources). Issues are considered in context of the entire project cycle from project planning and design; selection of sites; method of community entry; community baseline assessments; participation of communities; the role and participation of governments and, if they are involved, external agencies, NGOs and development assistance agencies; education and awareness activities, completion and exit considerations such as alternative income generation, and monitoring and evaluation. The review considers social, cultural, economic, environmental, administrative, managerial, legal and political dimensions of such projects.

A Synopsis of information relating to marine protected areas : volume 1 / by Michael Huber and Kerry McGregor

Biodiversity Conservation

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Kerry McGregor

Michael Huber

This is the first of the six reviews. It was prepared by Mike Huber and Kerry McGregor who comprehensively reviewed activities and current thinking in relation to marine protected areas (MPAs) and their application to the management and conservation of coastal resources. While the focus of the review is the Pacific islands region, their presentation is supplemented with examples from other ocean regions. The review examines resource conservation and related habitat issues, management approaches, governance, and past and current priorities in respect of marine protected areas at the national level within the 14 countries participating in the Programme and regional initiatives relating to marine protected areas.

Learning Together: Participatory Tools for Community Engagement

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Kinch, J Pontio, M

The last decade has seen a growing recognition of the need for resource management and conservation programs to take account of the social and economic life, and to recognise the needs and aspirations of villagers. The Milne Bay Community-based Coastal and Marine Conservation Program (CMCP) that you are now employed on as a VILLAGE TRAINER aims to build links between the wellbeing of targeted villages and resource management and conservation activities by providing these villages with support for village-based resource management.

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