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Quantifying levels of biological invasion: towards the objective classification of invaded and invasible ecosystems
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Catford, J.

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Pysek, P.

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Richardson, D.

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Vesk, P.

2011
Biological invasions are a global phenomenon that threatens biodiversity, and few, if any, ecosystems are free from alien species. The outcome of human-mediated introductions is affected by the invasiveness of species and invasibility of ecosystems, but research has primarily focused on defining, characterizing and identifying invasive species; ecosystem invasibility has received much less attention. A prerequisite for characterizing invasibility is the ability to compare levels of invasion across ecosystems. In this paper, we aim to identify the best way to quantify the level of invasion by nonnative animals and plants by reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of different metrics. We explore how interpretation and choice of these measures can depend on the objective of a study or management intervention. Based on our review, we recommend two invasion indices and illustrate their use by applying them to two case studies. Relative alien species richness and relative alien species abundance indicate the contribution that alien species make to a community. They are easy to measure, can be applied to various taxa, are independent of scale and are comparable across regions and ecosystems, and historical data are often available. The relationship between relative alien richness and abundance can indicate the presence of dominant alien species and the trajectory of invasion over time and can highlight ecosystems and sites that are heavily invaded or especially susceptible to invasion. Splitting species into functional groups and examining invasion patterns of transformer species may be particularly instructive for gauging effects of alien invasion on ecosystem structure and function. Establishing standard, transparent ways to define and quantify invasion level will facilitate meaningful comparisons among studies, ecosystem types and regions. It is essential for progress in ecology and will help guide ecosystem restoration and management.
First Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology and Third Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC)- Report of proceedings and outcomes 20-24 July 2015
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

2017
The First Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology (PMMM-1) and the Third Pacific Meteorological Council Meeting (PMC-3) convened at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on the 20 to 24 July, 2015. A total of a hundred and sixty eight (168) participants including ministers, associated ministers, directors from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and government officials from the following countries and territories: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States of America and Vanuatu plus development partners, media, regional institutions, regional and international organisations and donors.
Second Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) - Strengthening the resilience of Pacific communities through an integrated approach to minimise weather, climate and water risks
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

2017
The Second Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-2) was held at the Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Nadi, Fiji Islands from 1 to 5 July, 2013. Members of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) from the following countries and territories attended the meeting: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States of America and Vanuatu. An apology was received from Papua New Guinea.
Report of the Second Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-2). Novotel Hotel, Nadi, Fiji Islands, 01-05 July 2013
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

2013
The Second Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-2) was held at the Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Nadi, Fiji Islands from 1 to 5 July, 2013. Members of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) from the following countries and territories attended the meeting: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States of America and Vanuatu. An apology was received from Papua New Guinea.
Report of the Fourteenth (14th) and final meeting of the Regional Meteorological Services Directors (RMSD) and the First (1st) Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-1), 8–12 August 2011, Majuro, Marshall Islands
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

2012
The Regional Meteorological Services Directors (RMSD) Meeting convened for its 14th session at the International Conference Centre in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands from 9–12th August 2011. It was preceded by a Pacific Regional Meteorological Services Directors Workshop in Support of Climate Adaptation Planning in the Pacific Islands on 8th August. The objectives of the meeting were for participants to formulate and establish a clear understanding of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC), the Pacific Desk Partnership concept (since renamed as the Pacific Meteorological Desk Partnership, PMDP), and the Pacific Meteorological Strategic Plan (PMSP) (2012– 2015). A total of 54 participants attended the meeting. Primarily the participants were Meteorological Service Directors and representatives from American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States of America and Vanuatu. Representatives of the Finnish Meteorological Institute, SPREP, SPC, WMO, UNESCO-IOC, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, University of Oklahoma, Pacific ENSO Applications Climate (PEAC) Centre (co-located at the University of Hawaii and the University of Guam) were also present
Report of the Eleventh (11th) Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD), Noumea, New Caledonia, 10-14 July 2006
Climate Change Resilience, Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

2007
The Eleventh Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (11RMSD) emphasized ten issues, namely: 1) Strategic planning for meteorological services in the Pacific region; 2) Maintaining meteorological equipment to meet World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) requirements; 3) Extending invitations for future RMSD meetings; 4) Improving coordination and collaboration among meteorology and hydrology programmes' activities and projects; 5) Participation and coordination/collaboration in meteorological and other related international fora: 6) Training; 7) Emergency response (integrated multi-hazards approach); 8) Enhancing meteorological services for aviation; 9) Management and exchange of climate data and; 10) RMSD institutional strengthening.
Report of the Sixth (6th) SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD), Tahiti, French Polynesia, 28-30 July 1999
Climate Change Resilience, Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) (SPREP)

2000
The main objective of the sixth RMSD, is to review and consider the draft Strategic Action Plan for the Development of Meteorology in the Pacific region (SDMP) prepared by die SPREP Secretariat.
Report of the third (3rd) SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD) held on 14-16 November 1995, Apia, Western Samoa.
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

1996
Participants of the Third SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors endorsed the recommendations of the Second SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors, noted with appreciation the progress which has been made in implementing these recommendations, and the benefits which have resulted.
Report of the Ninth (9th) SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD), Vava'u Tonga, 19-21 August, 2003
Climate Change Resilience, Island and Ocean Ecosystems

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

2003
Report of the Ninth (9th) SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD), Vava'u Tonga, 19-21 August, 2003
Report of the seventh (7th) SPREP Meeting of Regional Meteorological Service Directors (RMSD), Apia, Samoa, 16-18 August, 2000
Climate Change Resilience, Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) (SPREP)

2001
Mr Lefale of the SPREP Secretariat called the meeting into session. Mr Lefale invited Reverend Peteru Tone to deliver the opening prayer. Following the prayer, opening remarks were made by the Honourable Minister Mafasolia Papu Vaai, Department of Agriculture, Forest, Fisheries and Meteorology, Government of Samoa and the Director of SPREP Mr Tamari'i Tutangata, and Mr Michael Jarraud, Deputy Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

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