Communique on the Pacific regional consultation on water in Small Islands countries: Ministerial declaration

Abstract

Recognizing, the unique geographic and physical characteristics, as well as the fragile nature of water resources in small and vulnerable island countries which impact on the health and well-being of our peoples, environment, and the development of our island economies; We, Ministers and Island Country Delegations and representatives of civil society groups, with responsibilities for water affairs from 18 small island developing states from the Pacific, as well as East Timor and the Maldives, met in Sigatoka, Fiji Islands 29 July – 3 August 2002 to share knowledge particularly within and across the small island country regions, and agree to an action plan for sustainable water management in our islands.