The By-catch and Integrated Ecosystem Management (BIEM) Initiative hosted a one-hour side event on the final day of the 10th Pacific Islands Conference − Nature Conservation and Protected Areas, which was held virtually from 24 to 27 November, 2020. The side event provided an opportunity to update on progress of the turtle extinction risk assessment for the Pacific islands region.
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Provincial government, community leaders, industry and conservation groups recently met to share their views on an update to the country’s National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks. The series of meetings successfully secured feedback on the draft plans and the Conservation and Environmental Protection Authority (CEPA) committed to reflecting stakeholder comments in the final documents, which will be endorsed in early 2021.
PEUMP KRA 1 work will likely be presented, but to be confirmed. Virtual nature of meeting will limit opportunity for coverage beyond perhaps limited social media.
PEUMP KRA 1 work will be referenced. Opportunity for images, social media coverage on SPC, EU and Sweden platforms will depend on in-person/virtual nature of meeting.
PEUMP KRA 1 work will support analyses presented to the Commission meeting. Opportunity for images, social media coverage on SPC, EU and Sweden platforms will depend on in-person/virtual nature of meeting.
Assessment of by-catch of endangered species and extinction risk evaluated.
Press Release on community workshops to be featured on SPREP website and PEUMP Programme website as a webstory and WWF Pacific news.
Press Release on the findings of the Fiji survey and data collection and their contribution to regional projects. To be featured on SPREP website and PEUMP Programme website as a webstory, and shared to WWF Pacific network.