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Niue's national report on the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: combatting land degradation, Niue

Environmental Governance, Biodiversity Conservation

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Nemaia, Ernest

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.

Third National report on the Implementation of the UNCCD within Niue: combating land degradation

Biodiversity Conservation

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Nemaia, Felicia A

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. Niues 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 Niues natural resources for future generations, which is reiterated in its strategic objective for economic development to maximize benefits from Niues resources in a sustainable manner.

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