Nauru's Fifth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Abstract

Nauru’s 5th National Report to the CBD fulfils its reporting obligations, and its first ever national report to the Convention. As a first report it will serve as a baseline for Nauru’s future reporting obligations to the CBD. The report was prepared through national stakeholder consultations and the study of relevant literature on the state and trends of Nauru’s biodiversity, persistent and emerging threats to its survival and the implications of these realities on the future of ecosystem services and social development on Nauru Island. The report reveals key findings and concerns that require adequate attention by the government and communities of Nauru for improving the management of biological resources on land and on sea, and to strengthen the role of ecosystem services in the sustainable development of the society.