Nauru BIORAP - Part 2
Channel: Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Date: 2018-07-08

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.