The goal of this manual is to encourage and support seabird conservation and research across the region, particularly in areas where this work is just starting out. We consider all of the proven methods and survey types that are currently in use across the region, to provide readers with the tools required to run successful seabird survey and monitoring programmes. To further illustrate how successful projects can be undertaken, real world case studies are presented – written by experts currently working in the field. By utilising the in-depth knowledge, experience and expertise of people who have worked successfully on a species, group of species or an ecosystem, readers can transfer these tried and tested methods to projects starting out elsewhere in Oceania.
An insight into the importance of managing invasive species in Tonga, and how it contributes to climate resilience and the health of their biodiversities.
The El Niño persists, although a steady weakening trend is evident in its oceanic indicators. Climate models indicate sea surface temperatures in the central tropical Pacific are expected to continue declining and are forecast to return to ENSO-neutral in the southern hemisphere autumn 2024. Atmospheric indicators are mixed but are consistent with a steadily weakening El Niño. Cloudiness near the equatorial Date Line has decreased over the last fortnight, returning to the climatological average. Short term pressure patterns are characteristic of an El Niño state, but when averaged over 60- and 90- days they are more typical of ENSO-neutral. Temporary fluctuations of ENSO atmospheric indicators are common during summer and are not an indication of El Niño strength.
This module outlines the conduction of risk assessment, applying of human rights risk assessment tool and human rights risk assessments in an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS)
This module outlines conducting of risk assessment, applying a human rights risk assessment tool and human rights risk assessment in an Environmental and Social Management system (ESMS)
This presentation talks about the importance of this group of seabirds in the Pacific and discusses some of their threats and work already underway throughout the region to support their conservation. This presentation is to draw attention to this group of birds in the Pacific and support discussions around the value of listing them on CMS appendices
Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific Region, the problem is even more serious as countries depends on healthy and sustainable marine ecosystems.
To promote a Cleaner Pacific, SPREP actively participated in the International Coastal Clean-up Days since 2023. This allows Pacific Island Countries to remove more than 13 tonnes of waste from natural environment.
The El Niño continues in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Model forecasts and observations indicate sea surface temperatures in the central tropical Pacific have peaked and are now declining.
The El Niño continues in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Model forecasts and observations indicate sea surface temperatures in the central tropical Pacific have peaked and are now declining. Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific are expected to return to neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) levels in the southern hemisphere autumn 2024. Most atmospheric indicators are close to normal levels, although trade winds have temporarily weakened in line with the passage of the Madden-Julian Oscillation through the region.
This presentation talks about the importance of this group of seabirds in the Pacific and discusses some of their threats and work already underway throughout the region to support their conservation. This presentation is to draw attention to this group of birds in the Pacific and support discussions around the value of listing them on CMS appendices.
