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Information on the Conserving biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem functions through a "Ridge to Reef" approach in the Cook Islands

Information on the Project Identification Form - Implementing a "Ridge to Reef" approach to Preserve Ecosystem Services, Sequester Carbon, Improve Climate Resilience and Sustain Livelihoods in Fiji

Project information on the GEF Advancing sustainable resource management to improve livelihoods and protect biodiversity in Palau project

Information on the Application of Ridge to Reef Concept for biodiversity conservation, and for the enhancement of ecosystem service and cultural heritage in Niue

Information on the Project Identification Form - Implementing a "Ridge to Reef" approach to protecting biodiversity and Ecosystem functions in Nauru

Information on Project Identification Form - Forestry and Protected Area Management in Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Niue

A video presented at the 4th Multipartite Review (MPR) Meeting and Technical and Operational Workshop for the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project in Nadi, Fiji on 12 - 16 Aug 2013

The importance of natural resources to the economy of the Pacific island region cannot be overstated. Island communities have unsurprisingly relied heavily on ocean resources for sustenance and economic activities, such as fishing and transport. Land-based resources are also vital at subsistence level, and are providing increasing development opportunities, for example through forestry and mineral mining.