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Session 37: Which approaches to developing an integrated regional framework? SPC helping the Pacific region reconcile social & economic development with the protection of nature and culture

SPREP Publications, Island and Ocean Ecosystems

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Pacific countries and territories are members of SPC and give SPC strategic guidance and operational priorities. We will present the way SPC is building and implementing projects in countries and territories respectful of our member's social, environmental and economic contexts.Concrete examples of the way we collaborate across our sectoral specialists to generate a dynamic interplay of capabilities, leading to creative approaches to development challenges Environmental degradation, climate change and disasters will be shown.

Aquatic Invasive Species - Factsheet

Island and Ocean Ecosystems, Waste Management and Pollution Control, BRB

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Aquatic invasive species include a variety of organisms - fish, invertebrates, algae, plants and even pathogens like cholera. Some species arrive attached to ship hulls, and other are released into foreign ports via ballast water. Most species do not survive in the new environment, but some organisms are hardy, aggressive, prolific and successful invaders. They disperse rapidly and dominate native species.

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