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The Kingdom on Tonga: first national report to the United Nations Convention of Biological Diversity
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Samani, Uilou [et al.]

2006
Article 1 of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) spells out clearly the objectives of the Convention and Article 6 calls on Parties to develop national strategies, plans or programmes for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. Further, Articles 26 also requires Parties to report to the Conference of the Parties the implementation of the provisions of the Convention This First National Communication Report is submitted in compliance with the intent of Article 26 and it contained measures which Tonga considers appropriate in terms of achievement of the objectives of the Convention.
Year of the Sea Turtle national launch
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) (SPREP)

2006
Organise a national launch for the Year of the Sea Turtle. Invite schools, legislators, community groups, the media and the general public to attend. Have an information display/presentations about turtles and their role in the Pacific.
Regional turtle training conservation workshop report, 29 November - 1st December, 2006
Biodiversity Conservation
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Laveti, Merewalesi

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MacKay, Dr. Kenneth

2006
The three days Marine Turtle Conservation Workshop in the region reflected an achievement as a successful outcome from the objective of the Turtle Conservation Project in Tuvalu, Fiji and Vanuatu implemented and coordinated by the Institute of Marine Resources (IMR) under the University of the South Pacific (USP). Fellow representatives are from various non government organisation, local community, tourist industry, government officials, SPREP staffs and regional representatives including Samoa, Tuvalu, Tonga, and the Solomon Islands. Altogether, 31 participants attended the workshop. Presentations were conclusively conducted by Dr. Ian Bell (Marine Biologist) assisted by Dr. Ken MacKay (IMR), Aisake Batibasaga (Dept. Fisheries), Alan Resture (IMR) and Lui Bell (SPREP). Participants were basically trained on appropriate scientific research methods on Turtle Conservation, these includes, identifying turtle species, identifying turtle tracks, identifying turtle nesting and feeding grounds, turtle tagging and collating and recording datas. The formulation of the network between representatives would allow information dissemination, increasing in capacity building and education and awareness on turtle conservation at national and regional level. However, SPREP installed the Turtle Research and Monitoring Database System to centralise and secure collated datas and reports on Turtle Research in the region. Conclusively, increasing in efforts, cooperation, networking, management and support on conserving marine turtles will contribute to the rehabilitation and restoring the lost population of the endangered sea turtles in the Pacific.
Republic of Kiribati: Integrated land and population development program on Kiritimati island
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Asian Development Bank

2006
The Government of Kiribati emphasizes the need for improving the economy of the outer islands, particularly Kiritimati (Christmas) Island. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has therefore included a technical assistance (TA) for Implementation of Population Policy and a Land Development Program in its country strategy and program update 2006–2007.1 The TA Fact-Finding Mission visited Kiribati (Kiritimati Island and Tarawa) from 16 to 30 August 2006 and discussed with government officials the objectives and scope, implementation arrangements, and outline of general terms of reference of the TA.
Third national report by Samoa: on the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat desertification (UNCCD)
Biodiversity Conservation
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Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Meteorology (MNREM)

2006
Samoa has retained the same ruling governing party of the last 20 years as its government for the next five years after the general elections in early March 2006. After years in power since 1985, the Human Rights Political Party (HRPP) continues to advance its 9 focus on enhancing the macroeconomic stability of the country. Apart from reliance on traditional mainstays such as agriculture and remittances, it targeted growth led by the construction, other manufacturing, hotels and restaurants, transport and communication sectors. Samoa therefore has achieved significant progress and success in areas of social and economic competence as it entered the 21st century. Economic performance continued to achieve positive results and social indicators showed signs of improvement. This means the quality of life has advanced. However, a lot remains to be done and efforts towards raising the quality of life is forever challenging
National report to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification : third report - Government of Solomon Islands
Environmental Governance, Biodiversity Conservation
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Government of Solomon Islands

2006
In accordance with article 26 of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the decisions of its Conference of the Parties (COP), particularly decision 11/COP.1, each country Party is required to develop a NAP and communicate, through the UNCCD secretariat, national reports on measures undertaken to implement the UNCCD. The report on regional and sub-regional activities was presented at COP3. The third report from African affected parties was presented at CRIC-3 in early 2005 (decision 11/ COP.1, decision 1/ COP.5 and decision 9/ COP.6).
Third National report on the Implementation of the UNCCD within Niue: combating land degradation
Biodiversity Conservation
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Nemaia, Felicia A

2006
As a small island developing nation Niue very much reliant on its natural resources and is therefore conscious and critically aware of the implications in sustainable development. Niue’s Integrated Strategic Plan for 2003 – 2008 formulated by the Economic Planning and Development Unit (EPDSU) has incorporated into its strategic objective for the environment, the sustainable management of Niue’s natural resources for future generations, which is reiterated in its strategic objective for economic development to maximize benefits from Niue’s resources in a sustainable manner.
Third national report on implementation of the United Nation Convention to combat desertification (UNCCD), Republic of the Fiji Islands, June 2006
Environmental Governance, Biodiversity Conservation
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Department of Land Resources Planning and Development, Ministry of Agriculture

2006
A new multi-part Government was formed after the May, 2006 elections. The National Strategic Development Plan for the medium term is being drawn up for the period 2006- 2008. This is based on the portfolio approach. Not only the government’s sustainable development policies and strategies but other sectoral policies, objectives and strategies are also encompassed into it. It gives recognition to three key outcomes related to the Convention in the form of addressing Policy advice, Legislation Changes and Secretariat Services, Environmental Degradation and Rehabilitation and Sustainable Land and Water Resources Management.
Ramsar small grants fund for Wetland Conservation and Wise Use (SGF): improved management of Lake Lanoto'o Samoa's first ramsar site
Biodiversity Conservation
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Tupufia, Samani ... [et al.]

2006
A project team composed of staff of the various division of MNREM was formed as a Technical Team to assist the Project Manager in the implementation of project activities. The Project Team and Manager were able to compile a Summary Report of Existing Information on Lake Lanoto’o, organized and started the initial detail surveys on the site’s flora and fauna ecologies; and prepare a list of stakeholders for engagement in the formulation of an effective management/development plan for the site.
Our precious coasts - Marine pollution, climate change and the resilience of coastal ecosystems
Climate Change Resilience, Waste Management and Pollution Control
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Corcoran, E.

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Nellemann, C.

2006
Massive coral bleaching episodes have impacted the function of the reefs and increased rates of mortality. Coral reefs support over one million plant and animal species and their economic value is pro¬jected to more than US $ 30 billion annually. Extreme climatic con¬ditions, however, are most likely to increase in the future with cur¬rent climate scenarios. Projected increases in carbon dioxide and temperature exceed the conditions under which coral reefs have flourished over the past 500 000 years. Coral reefs are crucial bio¬diversity hotspots and support both coastal fisheries and tourism in many regions. Coral reefs, however, are in decline in many regions as a result of numerous pressures, including, but not limited to, extreme climate events, unsustainable fishing practices, diseases, sedimentation, and discharge of untreated sewage. Increasing re¬silience and securing rapid recovery of coral reefs will be essen¬tial for the ability of these ecosystems to support coastal fisheries and coastal livelihoods and cultures in the future. However, this resilience and recovery may be seriously impounded by unsustain¬able coastal infrastructure development and marine pollution from land-based sources. At the current rate of growth, coastal develop¬ment may impact up to 90% of the tropical and temperate coast¬lines by 2032 if development continues unchecked. While progress has been made to reduce the discharge and impacts of oil spills and persistent organic pollutants (POP’s), there now needs to be a focus on the largest current threats to the coastal marine environment : untreated sewage and piecemeal coastal development.

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