Republic of the Marshall Islands Convention on biological diversity : 1997 preliminary national report to the conference of the parties

Abstract

This is a preliminary National Report by the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to the Conference of the Parties (COP) for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) as required by Article 26 of the Convention. The RMI is currently in the process of formulating, through a participatory and analytical process, a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) for conservation and sustainable use of the country’s biological diversity. The BSAP will include strategies and actions necessary for the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity in the RMI and a formal plan for their implementation. This preliminary national report summarises current activities in the RMI to comply with the CBD, particularly with respect to the implementation of Article 6 and 8 of the Convention.