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Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (BIORAP) Nauru (June 2013) - Synthesis Report : Key findings and recommendations
SPREP Publications, Biodiversity Conservation
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SPREP

2013
A BIORAP is a biological inventory programme undertaken in marine and terrestrial environments, and is designed to rapidly assess the biodiversity of highly diverse areas. Options to manage threats and protect some remaining examples of indigenous biodiversity of national or international significance are recommended to governing communities.
Expert team examines Nauru's biodiversity
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Bruce Jefferies

2013
Pacific Climate Change finance assessment Nauru case study: Final Report May 2013
Climate Change Resilience
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Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

2013
Funding to support developing countries take action on climate change is projected to increase dramatically in the coming years. However, this increase in opportunities is being matched by an equally dramatic increase in complexity. This range of sources, each with their own set of rules and regulations, is often difficult to navigate, confusing and requires significant investment of a country’s limited resources to access and manage. The purpose of this national climate change finance assessment (the Nauru Case Study) is to assist the Government of Nauru (GoN) make informed decisions on measures to improve access to and management of climate change resources. It has been undertaken in response to a request from the GoN, following recent decisions made by Leaders and Economic Ministers on climate change financing.
Nauru BIORAP - Part 1 & 2
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2012
The purpose of the Nauru BioRAP was to improve the state of knowledge of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, to provide a scientific basis for the conservation and management of nationally, regionally and globally important ecosystems and species. A particular focus was to identify areas of conservation value and to investigate opportunities for establishing marine and terrestrial protected areas. a fundamental principle is that decision-making should rest with resource owners and communities. The BioRAP provided opportunities for community members and Government staff to participate and receive training from the expert team.
Nauru Utilities Corporation - Corporate Strategy
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Nauru Utilities Corporation

2012
Nauru Utilities Corporation was established under the terms of its own Act of Parliament1 on 24 June 2011. The Act sets out the purposes of the NUC and establishes its regulatory, governance, and management structures. The powers and functions of NUC relate to the generation, transmission, and supply of electricity; the treatment, distribution, and supply of water; and the buying, storing, and selling fuel within Nauru. NUC’s corporate form is that of a non-departmental public body in that it has no shareholders or board of directors, but is subject to Ministerial oversight and has a legal personality separate from that of the Government. The Minister is advised by an Advisory Committee in connection with matters related to the operation of NUC, and operational matters are managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The corporation requires cabinet approval for borrowing, acquisition or disposal of property, and must ensure that proper accounting records are kept. The approval of the Minister is required to appoint the corporation’s external auditor. NUC is the successor body to the Nauru Utilities Authority (NUA) which took over the utilities operation from the predecessor body of Republic of Nauru Phosphate (RonPhos)2 in July 2005. NUC’s fixed assets comprise of those initially inherited from the Nauru Phosphate Corporation (NPC) and those subsequently funded by donor partners or NUC itself.
Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Project 3rd Multipartite Review Meeting 2012; UNDP, SPREP, AusAID, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Nauru, Niue, Fiji, Palau, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Gender Assessment, Mid Term Review
Climate Change Resilience
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PACC

2012
PACC reports
Nauru Energy Security Indicator Profile 2009
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Secretariat of the Pacific Community

2012
In 2009, an estimated 99.95% of total energy consumed in Nauru was supplied from imported petroleum products, with the remaining 0.05% met by solar power. Diesel and petrol are the two main petroleum products consumed in Nauru for electricity generation (diesel only), transportation and meeting the energy needs of the phosphate mining company — Ronphos. Energy for domestic needs such as cooking and lighting is mainly supplied by electricity. Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for household cooking has slowly increased over the years. In 2009, around 9.45 tonnes of LPG were imported.
Nauru Country energy security Indicator Profile 2009

SPC

2012
Action Plan for Implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity's Programme of Work on Protected Areas - Nauru
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Department of Commerce, Industry and Environment

2011
Nauru’s targets by 2025 are to have at least 5% (=105hectares (Ha)) of the terrestrial areas which include inland and coastal areas within the boundaries baseline and 22% (=34,137Ha) of the coastal marine areas outside the boundaries baseline within the territorial sea to the contiguous zone as protected areas. The goal of Nauru is to enhance development and sustainable management of terrestrial, marine and fisheries resources to provide sustainable economic returns. The strategies are to ensure sustainable practices are implemented to safeguard the terrestrial and marine biodiversity and ecosystems including rehabilitation of mined land. The long term goal is to have the main biodiversity and ecosystems protected through protected areas using relevant conservation planning techniques. Nauru is a country with around 85% of the surface area rendered uninhabitable due to strip mining for phosphate and majority of people residing on the coastline except for Buada district, the only inland district community with no coastline. Rehabilitation of the mined areas of the island is the greatest challenge for the country. The economic downturn of Nauru saw a substantial decrease in wage rates within the public sector which accounts for around 80% of employment in the country. This resulted in an increase in fishing especially reef gleaning which has amplified the usage of reef resources on an already heavily exploited reef. The challenge for Nauru is to identify the best area(s) for protection, gather support and manage, monitor, evaluate the area well to ensure the goals are being achieved and food security is secured. These two areas of challenge are necessary and needed for the security and well being of our people.
Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Project 2nd Multipartite Review Meeting 2011; SPREP, UNDP, AusAID, GIZ, PSE, IUCN, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Fiji, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, NIWA, Prof Robert Mendelsohn
Climate Change Resilience
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PACC

2011
Reports from the PACC project

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