This dataset has the brief for asbestos management in Cook Islands
Surveying of finfish, invertebrates and substrate in Aitutaki & Manuae from September to November 2017.
The study was conducted to develop baseline data on ocean processes that contribute to the beach erosion in the vicinity of the Rarotongan Hotel, estimate the degree of exposures to action by the sea, and recommend alternative action that can provide various levels of protection.
An analysis was made of the sedimentation and erosion problems at Ngatangiia Harbour and Muri Bay.
With increasing globalization of markets, rising environmental awareness, and attention from international conventions and agreements, the vast majority of countries are looking into managing their forests more sustainably. The main limitation appears to be lack of funding for improving forest management. Traditional sources include the government, targeted investments from the private sector, international donor support, and contributions in kind from rural communities. But these are grossly inadequate, and additional finances are required.
Promote and encourage the use of standard wetland inventory methodologies following the Ramsar Framework for Wetland Inventory (Resolution VIII.6), to undertake, update and disseminate national (or, where appropriate, provincial) scientific inventories of wetlands.
Available online
Call Number: [EL]
Physical Description: 90 p.
Summary table of the status of Pacific Island countries in relation to International and Regional conventions.
Information on the location of known seabird breeding colonies throughout the Pacific including all PICTS, also Hawaii, Australian offshore islands and NZ Kermadecs
The CKI OECM Workshop Report consolidates the discussions, outcomes, recommendations and next steps following the Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures Workshop, hosted by the National Environment Service, in partnership with Secretariat of Pacific Regional Environment Program and the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, on the 24th - 25th January 2023 in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
The OECM Workshop Report consolidates the discussions, outcomes, recommendations and next steps following the "Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures Workshop," hosted by the National Environment Service, in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program and the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre on the 24th - 25th January 2023 in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Reports and data from the Cook Islands GEF-5 Ridge to Reef project