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The Cook Islands State of the Environment (SOE) Report provides us with the chart to make informed decisions to accurately report on key environmental issues. Develop and implement policies and programmes to improve environmental conditions in the Cook Islands. Understand financial implications for which Cook Islands Government and other agencies can identify areas that require financial input. Work together to update the SOE every five years

Who is Caritas? Caritas Oceania comprises six members, who have supported and contributed to this report in different ways, according to their ability.

This video demonstrates how to use the Tonga Environment Data Portal, created for the Inform project

National SoE Reports give information about environmental and social conditions, trends and pressures for the country, and the surrounding seas. The SoE reporting process forms the basis for effective environmental and sustainable development planning by examining the current condition of environmental indicators influenced by national, regional, and global pressures. The report uses state and trend indicators to evaluate how these “state” conditions impact not only the environment, but also the economy and the livelihoods of a country’s citizens. The term “environment” is used holistically to include biophysical, social, and economic indicators. An SoE Report should be completed every five years.

This video describes the work of SPREP’s EMG division in helping partner countries compile and analyse current environmental data. Partners can use the accurate, good-quality data to assess what environmental targets are on track, as well as areas in need of further policies and programs. Some of the key processes EMG uses to document the findings are the State of Environment Report and National Environment Management Strategies.

Enhancing ocean governance for sustainable economic development in the Pacific Islands region by:| strengthening regional leadership and cooperation on oceans| establishing jurisdictional rights and responsibilities over maritime boundaries| supporting decision-making through improved access to information| conducting marine assessment and planning activities to understand ocean management priorities, mobilise and coordinate action, and monitor progress| building national and regional marine policy, planning, science and geospatial knowledge and capabilities.

Fiji has demonstrated a strong commitment to cetacean conservation via national, regional and international plans and agreements. To provide baseline information in support of these efforts, this paper provides an updated listing of cetacean species found in Fijian waters and identifies locations where cetaceans have been noted on a consistent basis. Information for this review was sourced from peer-reviewed publications, field reports, historical whaling records, national consultations, anecdotal and opportunistic sources, as well as a national database held by the Fiji Government’s Department of Fisheries. Reliable and recent records were confirmed for 10 cetacean species in Fijian waters. In addition, less reliable records and regional species’ information provides support for the occurrence of at least 14 additional species or groups of similar-looking species that could not be identified more specifically. Thirteen hotspot areas within the Fiji Economic Exclusive Zone were preliminarily identified as being particularly important for cetaceans, including numerous sites within the Vatu-i-Ra and Lomaiviti passages and surrounding waters. Issues with the available data include uneven coverage, inherent biases within available sources, and difficulties with species identification and verification in some cases. Nevertheless, it is hoped that this review will provide a reference point from which to move forward with cetacean management and conservation efforts in Fiji.

Waterfronts are special places around the world. They have been key features of cities throughout history; are places of great beauty; and are sources of economic strength. Our aspirations for the Apia Waterfront are the same.

Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC)

This report provides an overview of expected housing density changes and related impacts to private forests on America's islands in the Pacific and Caribbean, specifically Hawaii, Guam, America Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin islands. We discuss the vulnerability of island forests to conservation for housing development, introduction and spread of invasive species and risk of uncharacteristic wildlife, among other concerns.Island forests are subject to pressures that are similar to those on the mainland, including conversion of forest to housing, agriculture and industry; introduction and spread of invasive species; and risk of uncharacteristic wildlife. But islands by their nature, with relatively small pr constrained land areas and fresh water limitations, can be more vulnerable than mainland areas to such impacts.