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Development of the ABS Regulations for Tuvalu: Consultation Report

Biodiversity Conservation

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Baniani, Chrisanthy.

The Access Benefit and Sharing Regulations (ABS Regulations) is being developed in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity. This report details the outcomes of the consultations with the identified stakeholders. Although the ABS Regulations is limited to access to genetic resources in Tuvalu, it is the first to provide a legal basis for the use of traditional knowledge in this context.

Marine Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change in Samoa

Biodiversity Conservation

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An implementation video of marine component taken place in Samoa. There were 9 coastal communities involved, 4 from Upolu and 5 from the big island of Savaii. All these communities are vulnerable to climate change and affects their marine and coastal environment.

Biophysically Special, Unique Marine areas of Samoa

Climate Change Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation

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A national-scale Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) is one of the four key strategies in the recently launched Samoa Oceans Strategy (SOS) 2020-2030. The SOS aims to use the MSP process to support ecosystem-based adaptation, while strengthening community engagement in actions that enhance resilience to the impacts of climate change. As part of the MSP process, the Samoan Government has identified Samoa’s special and/or unique marine areas (SUMAs). This report synthesises data, literature and the outputs of a dedicated workshop identifying the selected areas.

Biophysically Special, Unique Marine areas of Samoa

Climate Change Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation

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Samoa a vast range of marine biophysical features, many of which are special or unique and potentially require articular reconsideration when planning for the optimal use and management of the country's ocean, which makes up 98% of the are under Samoa's jurisdiction.

Marine Spatial Planning : First Phase National Consultations report

Climate Change Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation

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A national-level Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) is one of the 13 key strategies in the Samoa Ocean Strategy (SOS) 2020-2030. The SOS aims to use the MSP process to support ecosystem-based adaptation while strengthening community engagement in actions that enhance resilience to the impacts of climate change. As part of the MSP process, national stakeholder consultations were conducted to solicit views and gather relevant information for developing a spatial Ocean Plan for Samoa.

Spillover benefits from the world’s largest fully protected MPA

Biodiversity Conservation

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Medoff, Sarah

Previous research has cast doubt on the potential for marine protected areas (MPAs) to provide refuge and fishery spillover benefits for migratory species as most MPAs are small relative to the geographic range of these species.

Conserving our Sea of Islands: State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Oceania

Biodiversity Conservation

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Protected and conserved areas are vital for safeguarding our unique biodiversity - as well as underpinning culture and livelihoods. This report is the first comprehensive regional assessment of protected and conserved areas. The biodiversity and Protected Areas Management Programme (BIOPAMA) supported the preparation pf this report.

Report of the Third (3rd) SPREP Executive Board Meeting, 8–9 September 2022.

SPREP Publications, Key SPREP Documents, Environmental Governance, Climate Change Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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The Third Executive Board Meeting was held virtually on 8–9 September 2022 in Apia, Samoa. Present at the meeting were representatives from Niue, Republic of Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, United Kingdom and Wallis and Futuna. Attending as Observers were Australia and Samoa. The full list of participants is attached as Annex 1.

Drivers of Global Mangrove Loss and Gain in Social-Ecological systems

Biodiversity Conservation

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Hagger, Valerie

Lovelock, Catherine. E

Worthington, Thomas. A

et al

Mangrove forests store high amounts of carbon, protect communities from storms and support fisheries. Mangroves exist in complex social-ecological systems hence identifying socioeconomic conditions associated with decreasing losses and increasing gains remains challenging albeit important.

Spatial use of Marine Resources in a Rural Village: A case study from Qoma, Fiji

Biodiversity Conservation

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Kitolelei, Salanieta

Lowry, John. H

Qaqara, Nemillie

et al

Understanding the values of fishers' Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge (TIK) and of fishers' spatial use of customary fishing grounds is an important contributing factor to marine resource management. This study investigates and documents TIK marine resource and the associated spatial knowledge of fishing areas in Qoma, a rural fishing village in Fiji.

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