Concept paper : proposing the framework for a South Pacific Regional Trust Fund for Conservation and the Environment / by Elliot, Rosenberg

Abstract

Based on the many discussions I had within the region it became evident early on that the scope of the proposed Trust needed to address biodiversity conservation and related environmental issues. Concern was also expressed by some that the proposed Trust should not limit t,he beneficiaries to only community-based projects. The proposed Trust addresses the beneficiaries issue by broadening its scope, thereby allowing it to deal with t.he numerous varieties of conservation activities and related environmental programs with their inherent biodiversity issues. AC the same time this al1owsthe Trust to consider the need to balance cultural, social,economic and institutional objectives in a sustainable manner throughout the region.