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Management of an invasive avian parasitic fly in the Galapagos Islands: is biological control a viable option?
Island and Ocean Ecosystems, BRB
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2019
The bird-parasitic ?y, Philornis downsi, was ?rst recorded in the Galápagos Islands in 1964 where it likely invaded from mainland Ecuador. This muscid ?y is now the leading cause of recent declines in endemic landbird populations as its larvae feed on the nestlings of at least 19 bird species in the Galápagos, including many species of Darwin’s ?nches. As yet, no long-term control method has been implemented for P. downsi, but importation (also known as classical) biological control may be a viable option. Due to historically high-pro?le examples of biological control agents attacking non-target species, some consider biological control to be too risky to be compatible with conservation aims. However, since biosafety practices were implemented beginning in the 1990s, these risks have been drastically reduced, and biological control is now an important tool for suppressing invasive species that are di?cult to control using other means. We investigated the safety of a potential biological control agent, the parasitoid wasp, Conura annulifera, that attacks P. downsi in its native range. Here we summarise the results of a series of ?eld, laboratory and comparative studies on C. annulifera (methods and results are not reported here) and outline future directions. We used a ?eld experimental paradigm involving nest boxes baited with non-target hosts, and quarantine laboratory no-choice trials in which non-target hosts were exposed to C. annulifera. Our work to-date suggests that C. annulifera is restricted to attacking species within the genus Philornis. Furthermore, a phylogenetically controlled comparative study suggests that C. annulifera is evolutionarily constrained in its host range. These results lead us to conclude that C. annulifera demonstrates promise as an ecologically safe agent for the long-term biological control of P. downsi. Studies will now focus on an evaluation of risks to endemic and native species in the Galápagos.
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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