CBD GUIDELINES The Ecosystem Approach 2004. The ecosystem approach is based on the application of appropriate scientific methodologies focused on levels of biological organization, which encompass
the essential structure, processes, functions and interactions among organisms and their environment. It also recognizes that humans, with their cultural diversity, are an integral component of many ecosystems. The ecosystem approach is essential in guiding action under the various programmes of work of the
CBD Goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan and provisional indicators for assessing progress 2010
Goals and Targets of the Programme of Work on Protected Areas
Goals, targets and timeframes, and island-specific priority actions for the Parties 2009
IUCN 2010 is almost here – now what? Consultation: Options for a new vision for Biodiversity August 2009
CBD Proposals for the design and implementation of Incentive Measures 2004.
THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY: SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND LEGAL CHALLENGES Brochure 2001 or older
Growth and survival of the giant clams, Tridacna derasa, T. maxima and T. crocea, at village farms in the Solomon Islands Anthony M. Hart, Johann D. Bell ), Timothy P. Foyle 1998
Current state of knowledge of cetacean threats, diversity and habitats in the Pacifc island region
reen Turtle Nesting Sites and Sea Turtle Legislation throughout Oceania 2010
Sea Turtles As a Flagship Species: Different Perspectives Create Conflicts in the Pacific Islands 2005
This guide assists PICs to build on existing laws and institutions to protect their environments, economies and societies from plastic pollution, improve waste management and recovery, and find alternative and practical solutions to avoidable plastic use.
The global seafloor geomorphic features map has been created through collaboration between Geoscience Australia, GRID-Arendal and Conservation International.
A presentation on what's in and what's not; using the new global seafloor geomorphic map to examine the representatives of global marine protected areas
A scientific paper published in Marine Geology, that gives a detailed description of the global geomorphic features map
a mapping representation of active and passive continental margins, oceanic plate boundaries and mid ocean spreading ridges
direct link to all the latest articles and news on birds from the Pacific region
Direct link to multilateral environmental agreements information on the InforMEA portal related to the Pacific region.