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SPREP operates two programmes, Island Ecosystems and Pacific Futures.
This Programme has the following goal:
Pacific islands countries and territories able to manage island resources and ocean ecosystems in a sustainable manner and that support life and livelihoods.
To do this, the Islands Ecosystems Programme focuses on sustainably managing and conserving the terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems of Pacific islands. It will work to conserve priority threatened species and to reduce the impact of alien, invasive species and living modified organisms. The capacities of the peoples of the islands to meet the challenges of sustaining the ecosystems that support them will be enhanced and supported. <more>
This Programme has the following goal:
Pacific island countries and territories able to plan and respond to threats and pressures on island and ocean systems.
To do this, the Pacific Futures Programme will support member countries and
territories with sustainable development policies for improved environmental
governance, which paves the way for implementation mechanisms and resources
at the national and community level. The Programme will improve the means to
monitor and report on environmental performance and socioeconomic pressures
on the environment, as well as improve the understanding and strengthen the
capacity of Pacific island countries and territories to respond to climate
change, climate variability and sea level rise. Assisting and enhancing the
island members’ capabilities to manage and respond to marine pollution,
hazardous waste, solid waste, sewerage and other land-based sources of pollution
will be essential components of the Programme, as will be providing tools to
improve the means to respond to pressures, emerging threats and opportunities
through integrated assessment and planning. <more>