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Tokelau Kimoa/Rat, Feral Pig and Feral Cat Eradication Feasibility Assessment.

SPREP Publications, Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

Available Online

Jacques, P.

The goal of this assessment is to assess the feasibility of permanently eradicating rats, feral cats and feral pigs from the entire territory of Tokelau and preventing the reinvasion of these species in the future. The intended audience are the decision makers of Tokelau, and, by extension, the community. The assessment will also be socialized amongst practitioners in the field of invasive mammal eradications for peer review.

Teach Indigenous knowledge alongside Science

Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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Black, A.

Tylianakis, J.M.

We argue that Indigenous knowledge can complement and enhance science teachings, benefitting students and society in a time of considerable global challenges. We do not argue that Indigenous knowledge should usurp the role of, or be called, science. But to step from “not science” to “therefore not as (or at all) valuable and worthy of learning” is a non sequitur, based on personal values and not a scientifically defensible position.

COP28 PRISMSS Side Event (Summary) - Restoring Island Restoring Island Resilience

Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

The Pacific Island nations of Niue and Tonga are leading global efforts to expand the management of invasive species at a large-landscape scale and increase the resilience of their ecosystems and communities to the impacts of climate change. Niue’s Environment Minister, Hon. Mona Ainuu, recently made an ambitious pledge for the country to control four priority invasive species by 2030, including Taro Vine, rats, feral pigs, and the coral eating Drupella snail. This work will help to enhance Niue’s premium ecotourism brand and directly support the provision of green jobs. Tonga has also pledged to expand the management of priority invasive species at a large-landscape scale following the successful eradication of rats from Late Island, the largest eradication ever undertaken in the Pacific Islands region. Studies have shown that, once rats are removed, the nutrients from returning seabird populations restore the climate resilience of coral reefs and increase the productivity of fish stocks by up to 50%. Tonga’s plans to scale-up the management of priority invasive species will help expand its national park system, provide refugia for 95% of the country’s biodiversity, and directly increase the climate resilience of its ecosystems and communities.

COP28 PRISMSS Side Event -Restoring Island Resilience

Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

Available Online

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

The Pacific Island nations of Niue and Tonga are leading global efforts to expand the management of invasive species at a large-landscape scale and increase the resilience of their ecosystems and communities to the impacts of climate change. Niue’s Environment Minister, Hon. Mona Ainuu, recently made an ambitious pledge for the country to control four priority invasive species by 2030, including Taro Vine, rats, feral pigs, and the coral eating Drupella snail. This work will help to enhance Niue’s premium ecotourism brand and directly support the provision of green jobs. Tonga has also pledged to expand the management of priority invasive species at a large-landscape scale following the successful eradication of rats from Late Island, the largest eradication ever undertaken in the Pacific Islands region. Studies have shown that, once rats are removed, the nutrients from returning seabird populations restore the climate resilience of coral reefs and increase the productivity of fish stocks by up to 50%. Tonga’s plans to scale-up the management of priority invasive species will help expand its national park system, provide refugia for 95% of the country’s biodiversity, and directly increase the climate resilience of its ecosystems and communities.

PRISMSS Triannual Newsletter July 2023

SPREP Publications, Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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Pacific Region Invasive Species Management Support Services (PRISMSS)

PRISMSS Newsletter provides updates on current work done by the Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service.

Operational plan for eradication of Pacific Rats Rattus exulans from Motu Mokohae, Motu Takahe, & Motu Oa, at Ua Pou (Marquesas), French Polynesia

SPREP Publications, Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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Harper, GA

The operational plan for the eradication of Pacific rats Rattus exulans from Motu Mokohae, Motu Takahe, & Motu Oa, at Ua Pou (combined area; 50ha, Marquesas), French Polynesia, establishes the methodology, responsibilities and tasks required for the implementation of the proposed eradication operation.

Rapport technique du projet PROTEGE relatif à l’enquête auprès des chasseurs sur les chèvres ensauvagées à Maré

SPREP Publications, Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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ANCB

Dans le cadre du projet PROTEGE une enquête a été réalisée à Maré par l’Agence néo-Calédonienne de la Biodiversité (ANCB) auprès des chasseurs de chèvres ensauvagées. Les objectifs sont d’évaluer les pratiques et l’effort de chasse, le niveau de prélèvements, la capacité et la volonté de diversifier les techniques de chasse et à augmenter l’effort de chasse, au regard des dégâts constatés. Les chèvres ensauvagées (ou férales, Capra hircus) contribuent à la raréfaction de nombreuses espèces végétales natives et à la dispersion et au développement de plusieurs plantes introduites envahissantes. Aux Îles Loyauté des troupeaux de chèvres sont présents sur une grande partie des corniches littorales de Lifou et de Maré, où la chasse de la chèvre ensauvagée répond principalement à un besoin pour les dons et coutumes, et pour l’autoconsommation. Une pré-enquête a été réalisée par l’animateur PROTEGE (également agent de l’ANCB), afin de recenser les chasseurs de chèvres férales sur Maré et de prendre leurs contacts pour la réalisation de l’enquête. Dans un deuxième temps, l’ensemble des chasseurs de chèvres ensauvagées identifiés ont été contactés afin de répondre à l’enquête.

Director of the Mitigation and Adaptation, Green Climate Fund, Dr German (Jerry) Velasquez statement

Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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Pacific Region Invasive Species Management Support Services (PRISMSS)

Director of the Mitigation and Adaptation, Green Climate Fund, Dr German (Jerry) Velasquez statement of support for PRISMSS work to manage invasive species in the Pacific region

Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

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Pacific Region Invasive Species Management Support Services (PRISMSS)

An insight into the importance of managing invasive species in Tonga, and how it contributes to climate resilience and the health of their biodiversities.

Niue's Minsiter of Natural Resources, Mona Ainuu pledges to work with SPREP and PRISMSS to recognize and scale up the management of invasive species.

SPREP Publications, Biodiversity Conservation, BRB

Available Online

Pacific Region Invasive Species Management Support Services (PRISMSS)

Niue's Minsiter of Natural Resources, Mona Ainuu pledges to work with SPREP and PRISMSS to recognize and scale up the management of invasive species.

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