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Vision: The Federated States of Micronesia will have more extensive, diverse and higher quality of marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, which meet human needs and aspirations fairly, preserve and utilize traditional knowledge and practices, and fulfill the ecosystem functions necessary for all life on Earth.

This Annual Report notes the major achievements of SPREP in supporting Pacific island countries and territories to address issues relating to: biodiversity and ecosystem management, waste management and pollution and environmental monitoring and governance

The International Waters Project aims to strengthen the management and conservation of marine, coastal and freshwater resources in the Pacific islands region. It is financed through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters Programme, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and executed by the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in conjunction with the governments of the 14 independent Pacific island countries. The initiative was designed as a 5-year phase of pilot activities, started in 2000, and was extended after 3 years to a planned completion date in 2006.

Conservation can best be achieved when conservation values are part of the mainstream of society, when they “become part of everyone’s decisions” including government, private enterprise and the community as a whole. This was recognized by the more than 320 participants from Pacific island governments, Pacific and international organizations and community groups when they met in Rarotonga, Cook Islands in July 2002 for the 7th Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas