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To develop the capacity of institutions in Contracting Parties, particularly in developing countries, to achieve conservation and wise use of wetlands.

Niue is the worlds largest and highest single coral atoll, yet in contrast is the smallest selfgoverning nation. It is an unique island with an elevated rugged coastline and extensive forest cover, which comprises 65% to 70% of the land area. Niue is primarily an agricultural-based economy. Land degradation as a result of deforestation in Niue potentially places threats on soil fertility, structure and bio-diversity.

The Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) is an organization officially established by the management of member space Agencies. The Committee meets periodically to address data systems problems that are common to all participants, and to formulate sound technical solutions to these problems. Inasmuch as participation in the CCSDS is completely voluntary, the results of Committee actions are termed Recommendations and are not considered binding on any Agency.