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Invasion by the red-vented bulbul: an overview of recent studies in New Caledonia
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Barré, N.

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Brescia, F.

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Demaret, L.

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Fogliani, B.

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Jourdan, H.

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Lannuzel, G.

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Masse, F.

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Potter, M.A.

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Pujapujane, A.

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Robert, N.

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Thibault, M.

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Vidal, E.

2019
New Caledonia is a tropical archipelago of the South Pacific Ocean, and is one of the 36 world biodiversity hotspots. However, its unique biodiversity is increasingly threatened by habitat fragmentation and introductions of invasive alien species. Among these invaders, the red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) is currently expanding towards the north of the main island. This passerine features in the IUCN-ISSG list of the 100 worst invasive species of the world because of impacts caused by its diet. Thirty-five years after its introduction, we present an overview of data from recent studies conducted in New Caledonia that describe the local status of the red-vented bulbul, its range expansion, and potential impacts on both the local biodiversity and agriculture. Biannual monitoring of the distribution coupled with surveillance at the edges of native forests highlighted a tight association of the bulbul with man-modified habitats. Using a distance sampling method, we estimated that bulbul densities within the distribution core varied from a peak of 200 individuals/km2 in the main city of Nouméa, where the species has been introduced, to 30 individuals/km2 in rural habitats located 50 km away from Nouméa. We conducted a diet analysis on 40 bulbul corpses and found that 82% and 55% of individuals had consumed plant and animal items, respectively. We identified plant and insect species that may be of concern in the contexts of seed dispersal and predation by the red-vented bulbul. Finally, a food colour selection experiment and an open field test showed that the red-vented bulbul had a significant preference for red and sweet fruits. We estimated the economic loss caused by bulbuls to a tomato grower and discuss the result with respect to the development of an adapted management strategy, to prevent further impacts of the red-vented bulbul on the biodiversity and agriculture in the tropical island hotspot of New Caledonia.
Valuing the impact of selected invasive species in the Polynesia-Micronesia hotspot, final report
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Aalbersberg, Bill

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Boudjelas, Souad

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Brown, Pike

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Daigneault, Adam

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Greenhalgh, Suzie

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Mather, John

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Nagle, William

2013
Invasive species pose an enormous threat in the Pacific: not only do they strongly affect biodiversity, but they also potentially affect the economic, social, and cultural wellbeing of Pacific peoples. Invasive species can potentially be managed and that their impacts can potentially be avoided, eliminated, or reduced. However, neither the costs nor the numerous benefits of management are well understood in the Pacific. Thus, the goals of this project were: A) to account for both the costs and benefits of managing invasive species; B) to prepare empirically grounded advocacy materials to help increase investment in the management of invasive species; C) to help governments prioritise investment in managing these species; and D) to build capability for undertaking economic assessments in the future. To accomplish these goals, we undertook cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) of managing five species that are well established on Viti Levu, Fiji: spathodea campanulata (African tulip tree), herpestus javanicus (small Asian mongoose), papuana uninodis (taro beetle), pycnonotus cafer (red-vented bulbul), and merremia peltata (merremia vine). Next, we conducted a comprehensive training programme on the CBA for invasive species management for professionals from the Pacific. Third, we collaborated with Pacific organisations to develop a uniform guide to conducting CBAs with numerous examples from the region. We also designed a flexible Microsoft Excel-based tool for conducting CBAs, enabling professionals who did not attend the training course to nevertheless undertake rigorous CBAs on invasive spsecies management. Finally, we developed advocacy material and publicised findings from this project to promote investment in invasive species management. This report details these activities in turn. It also includes numerous appendices that include the tools, guidance documents, and advocacy materials developed under this project.
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

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