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Solomon Islands National Environmental Capacity Development Action Plan : 2008-2012

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NCSA/UNDP/GEF

This process of assessing the individual, systemic and institutional levels to capture the gaps and constraints that exist within the different sectors, organisations and institutions in the country' especially those that have direct influence over the environmental sector in the country' was carried out over the 2005-2008 period. With the assessments as baseline, this Action Plan Document, the 'National Environmental & Capacity Development Action Plan' [NECDAP] of Solomon Islands was drawn up.

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Climate change and food security in Pacific island countries

Climate Change Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation

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FAO/SPREP/USP

The Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC (IPCC AR4) Working Group II (2007) identifies small island states as being among the most vulnerable countries of the world to the adverse impacts of climate change. Hay, el al.y (2003) in discussing the Pacific's observed climate noted that compared to earlier historical records during the twentieth century, the southern Pacific had experienced a significantly drier and warmer climate (by 15 percent and 0.8°C, respectively). The Central Equatorial Pacific is facing more intensive rain (about 30 percent) and a similarly hotter climate (0.6°C), and sea surface temperatures in both areas have increased by about 0.4°C. These conditions are linked to an increased frequency of El Nino episodes since the 1970s (without alternating La Nina events). Other studies show that climate projections for the South Pacific indicate warming of 0.8 to 1.8°C and precipitation changes that range from -8 to +7 percent by mid-century (Ruosteenoja, el ai, 2003). By the end of the century, projected warming is 1.0 to 3.1°C and precipitation changes range from -14 to +14 percent. Projections of globally averaged sea-level rise range from 0.18 m to 0.58 m in 2090-2099 relative to 1980-1999; while tropical cyclones are likely to become more intense, have higher peak wind speeds, and bring heavier rainfall (IPCC, 2007). Thus, it is clear that there are winners and losers when it comes to climate and food security with mostly the countries in the mid to higher latitudes benefiting from global warming and the small island countries of the Pacific in the warmer latitudes standing to lose the most. The IPCC has concluded that the mounting evidence shows that climate change is unequivocally happening and may worsen in future; there is a need to act urgently to minimize these impacts.

Establishing marine protected area networks: making it happen

Biodiversity Conservation

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Laffoley, Dan ...et al.

This guide provides essential information to better understand the role of marine protected area networks to achieve marine conservation. It utilizes current scientific knowledge, institutional experience and global case studies to present the most relevant lessons in building resilient and functional networks. An important feature is the balance among social, economic, legal and ecological considerations, which collectively contribute to management decisions. The tested techniques will be extremely useful for practitioners, managers and field staff in designing and implementing effective marine protected area networks that are resilient to human and environmental threats.

Institutional fundraising for conservation projects

Biodiversity Conservation, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Manten Maaike

Pridham Caroline

As conservationists we need no reminder that the world’s people are currently facing the largest challenge in human history: to safeguard the planet and its precious biodiversity for current and future generations. Difficult choices need to be made and will become increasingly tougher during this century. Securing larger amounts of funds to protect species, sites, habitats and larger ecosystems is critical. Funding for public education and awareness-raising about environmental issues and for improving policy frameworks is equally necessary.

The little Redd book: a guide to governmental and non-governmental proposals for reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation

Biodiversity Conservation

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Mitchell Andrew

Parker Charlie

The basic idea behind Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) is simple: Countries that are willing and able to reduce emissions from deforestation should be financially compensated for doing so6. Previous approaches to curb global deforestation have so far been unsuccessful, however, and REDD provides a new framework to allow deforesting countries to break this historical trend.

Leatherback turtles (their future is in our hands) : a resource material

Biodiversity Conservation

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Kinch, Jeffrey

This guide provides essential information to better understand the role of marine protected area networks to achieve marine conservation. It utilizes current scientific knowledge, institutional experience and global case studies to present the most relevant lessons in building resilient and functional networks. An important feature is the balance among social, economic, legal and ecological considerations, which collectively contribute to management decisions. The tested techniques will be extremely useful for practitioners, managers and field staff in designing and implementing effective marine protected area networks that are resilient to human and environmental threats.

Demographic baseline report of U.S. Territories and countries adjacent to coral reef habitats

Biodiversity Conservation

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Clement, C.G.

Crossett, K.M.

Rohmann S.O.

Coral reef habitats found in U.S. waters less than 18 meters deep are estimated to cover over 36,813 square kilometers, an area larger than Maryland, while those in water less than 180 meters deep are estimated to cover over 143,059 square kilometers, an area larger than New York (29). The Nation's coral reef habitats have major economic value, are a natural resource that comprise tremendous biodiversity, and are known to enhance the world's fisheries, tourism, maritime and cultural heritage, and protect coastlines from storm damage (24). For example, reef-related tourism and recreation activities generated an estimated $6.2 billion in income and supported over 250,000 full and part-time jobs in southeast Florida in 2001 (22). Further, tourist activities associated with coral reefs generate an estimated $364 million in added value to Hawaii's economy each year (9).

Geographic information systems in wildlife management: a case study using yellow-eyed penguin nest site data

Biodiversity Conservation

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Clark Ryan D

Mathieu Renaun

Seddon Philip J

This report provides a comprehensive yet simple guide to the construction and use of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for collating, analysing, updating and managing data in wildlife management or research projects. The spatial analysis of yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho, Megadyptes antipodes) nest site data from Boulder Beach. Otago Peninsula, is used as an example. The report describes the key components used in the construction of the GIS, which included aerial photography, a digital elevation model and habitat map of the study area, and nest site data collected at Boulder Beach between 1982 and 1996. The procedures for estimating the geographic locations of nest sites using historical hand-drawn sketch maps are also described, demonstrating the potential for incorporating and analysing historical datasets in this type of GIS. The resulting GIS was used to conduct simple spatial analyses of some of the characteristics of yellow-eyed penguin nesting habitat selection, as well as the densities of nest sites in each type of nesting habitat at Boulder Beach. The sources of error, uncertainty and other limitations of this and other GIS arc described, along with procedures and steps to minimise and avoid them. The yellow-eyed penguin GIS described in this report provides an example of the potential utility of GIS in ecological research and management of both yellow-eyed penguins and many other species.

Establishing marine protected area networks - making it happen

Biodiversity Conservation

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IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas

Preserving paradise: the value of protecting Papua New Guinea's forests for climate

Environmental Governance, Biodiversity Conservation

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Greenpeace

Papua New Guinea (PNG) hosts some of the world's largest and last remaining intact forest landscapes. While these forests have always been a haven for biodiversity and provided a livelihood for the millions of people who live in them, it is only in recent years that their importance for carbon storage has come to be fully appreciated.

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