Knowledge Management
28 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
17 February 2012: The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) has made available online its book on forestry in the Pacific, titled, “Foundation for a Sustainable Future,” which was produced to commemorate the 2011 International Year of Forests.
Originally launched in September 2011, the book includes contributions from the SPC as well as from Pacific countries and territories. The book provides information on the value of Pacific Island forests, and the issues and challenges faced by island...
28 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
22 February 2012: The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) has released an information paper that showcases the approaches of six parties in creating and operating National Ramsar/wetlands Committees (NRCs).
The paper examines the experiences of six NRCs from Africa, Asia, Europe, Neotropics, North America and Oceania, which have helped deliver the objectives of the Convention and effectively promote the wise use of wetlands. It reviews...
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31 Jan 2012
With rapid new developments in information and communications technology, small island developing States can mitigate many of the limitations that come with being relatively isolated and remote and engage in opportunities which build their resilience. E-commerce, improved early warning systems, telemedicine and distance learning are all examples of how these advancements in ICT can facilitate sustainable development in SIDS. The integration of environmental considerations into both national...
17 Jan 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have often been considered some of the most vulnerable countries to environmental changes and external shocks. In 1992, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) identified SIDS as requiring special consideration (Chapter 17 of Agenda 21). This recognition led to the Barbados Programme of Action (BPOA), which was adopted at the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of SIDS in 1994. Ten years after agreement on this...
