10th Pacific Islands Nature Conference 2020: Which approaches to developing an integrated regional framework? SPC helping the Pacific region reconcile social & economic development with the protection of nature and culture

Pacific countries and territories are members of SPC and give SPC strategic guidance and operational priorities. We will present the way SPC is building and implementing projects in countries and territories respectful of our member's social, environmental and economic contexts.Concrete examples of the way we collaborate across our sectoral specialists to generate a dynamic interplay of capabilities, leading to creative approaches to development challenges Environmental degradation, climate change and disasters will be shown.

Review of the Traditional Knowledge Seabirds in the Pacific Ocean

Traditional knowledge is a system of collective understandings transferred through communities across generations. It includes indigenous peoples' knowledge of the natural environment and the ecosystems they occupy, which is founded upon long-term and deeply meaningful connections between people and place. This means traditional knowledge often contains vital perspectives and information relevant tot he conservation of wildlife, especially in remote areas where academic research has been historically limited.

Working with Nature for Community Climate Adaptation: a guide for facilitating community discussions on nature-based solutions in Pacific Islands

This guide is a resource to help Pacific communities start conversations on Nature-based Solutions, drawing on traditional knowledge and relationships with nature to strengthen resilience to climate changeCall Number: [EL]ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-04-1417-4,978-982-04-1418-1Physical Description: 146 p. ; 29 cm.

Extinction Risk Analyses for Sea Turtles in the Pacific Region

This report addresses risks to extinction for sea turtle populations in the Pacific, specifically for countries and
island territories within the SPREP region. The extinction risk analysis has been made
based on modeled scenarios given much of the region suffers from data uncertainty in terms of biological
attributes of sea turtle populations.Call Number: [EL]ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-04-1455-6Physical Description: 58 p. ; 29 cm.

A New Prespective on the work Boundary Organisations: Bridging Knowledge Between Marine Conservation actors in Pacific Small Island Developing States

In the face of growing pressures on the marine environment, evidence-based decision making in the realm of marine conservation policies is of utmost importance. Through their boundary work, comprising the transfer of knowledge through the production of boundary objects and the facilitation of knowledge exchange, boundary organisations stand out as highly promising in bridging the gap between science and policymaking. Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 13 p.

Impact of Pesticides in the South Pacific: “Poisoned Paradise” – Case Studies from Tonga’s Megapode and Rarotonga’s Fly

1. Overview & Concerns
A regional report titled “Poisoned Paradise” examines the environmental consequences of pesticide use across South Pacific islands, highlighting the ecological risks of toxic chemicals in agriculture and disease control .
2. Tonga – Tongan Megapode (“Malau”)
The report raises concerns about pesticide exposure in Tonga’s fragile ecosystems, including impacts on unique species like the endangered Tongan megapode (Megapodius pritchardii).

Aspects of Papua New Guinea's forestry guidelines. A course in computing for South Pacific weather offices

PNG government has released its new forestry guidelines, with and intention to reform the forestry industry operating in the country. This process began with the bar netting quarry in the late 80s portrayed part of the industry as out of control. In 1991 a new forestry act began changing the way timber were being harvested. The computing courses allow weather offices to analyse and advice on the weather of their own countries. Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 23:34

Saving Oceania

An insight into the importance of managing invasive species in Tonga, and how it contributes to climate resilience and the health of their biodiversities. Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 23 minutes, 2 seconds