Action strategy for Nature Conservation in the Pacific Islands Region, 2003-2007
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
Available Online
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) (SPREP)
2004
Conservation can best be achieved when conservation values are part of the mainstream of society, when they become part of everyones decisions including government, private enterprise and the community as a whole. This was recognized by the more than 320 participants from Pacific island governments, Pacific and international organizations and community groups when they met in Rarotonga, Cook Islands in July 2002 for the 7th Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas