Reference |
Target |
Related Strategic Goals/Aichi Targets |
THEME 1 |
Conservation and sustainable management of terrestrial habitats |
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Objective 1 |
Conservation and management of natural habitats |
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Objective 2 |
Establish and manage conservation areas |
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Objective 3 |
Manage land clearance to minimise adverse impacts on biodiversity |
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Objective 4 |
Manage agricultural land to maximise the conservation of native biodiversity |
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Objective 5 |
Protection and conservation of caves and their fauna |
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THEME 2 |
Conservation of terrestrial species |
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Part 1 (Fauna) |
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Objective 1 |
Carry out further surveys and document Niue’s native species and their status |
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Objective 2 |
Conservation of the Peka (Tongan flying fox) |
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Objective 3 |
Conservation of the Uga (coconut crab) |
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Objective 4 |
Conservation of the hega (Blue-crowned lory) |
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Objective 5 |
Conservation of the lupe (Pacific pigeon) |
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Objective 6 |
Conservation of other bird species |
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Objective 7 |
Conservation of the olive small-scaled skink (Emoia lawesii) |
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Part 2 (Flora) |
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Objective 1 |
Conservation of threatened plant species |
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Objective 2 |
Document and maintain reference collection of Niue’s flora |
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THEME 3 |
Conservation and sustainable management of marine ecosystems and species |
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Objective 1 |
Sustainable Management of Coastal and Inshore Habitats |
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Objective 2 |
Creation and Management of Marine Conservation Areas |
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Objective 3 |
Sustainable Management of Coastal and Inshore Fisheries. |
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Objective 4 |
Sustainable Management of Offshore Fisheries |
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Objective 5 |
Conservation of Threatened Species |
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Objective 6 |
Encourage preservation of cultural and traditional practices on resource and fisheries in order to maintain culture and resilient communities |
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Objective 7 |
Ensure adequate resources for the implementation of this action plan |
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Objective 8 |
Minimise pollution of marine environment |
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THEME 4 |
Management of invasive alien species |
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Objective 1 |
The impacts of priority invasive species on biodiversity, economies, livelihoods and health, are widely understood and actions to manage and reduce them are supported |
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Objective 2 |
The institutions, skills, infrastructure, technical support, information management, networks and exchanges required to manage invasive species effectively are developed |
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Objective 3 |
Appropriate legislation, policies, protocols and procedures are in place and operating, to underpin the effective management of invasive species |
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Objective 4 |
Systems are in place to generate baseline information on the status and distribution of invasive species, detect changes, including range changes and emerging impacts |
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Objective 5 |
Effective systems are established and implemented to assess risk and prioritise invasive species for management |
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Objective 6 |
Knowledge is updated for priority invasives, including species biology and impacts, and development of effective management techniques |
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Objective 7 |
Mechanisms are established to prevent the spread of invasive species across international borders and quickly detect and respond to those that arrive |
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Objective 8 |
The impacts of priority established invasive species are eliminated or reduced by eradicating or controlling the target species |
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Objective 9 |
Following invasive species management, the best methods are determined and implemented to facilitate effective restoration of native biodiversity or recovery of other values |
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THEME 5 |
Management of waste and pollution |
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Objective 1 |
Waste reduction, reuse and recycling |
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Objective 2 |
Waste Collection |
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Objective 3 |
Waste disposal |
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Objective 4 |
Protect the Environment and Human Health from Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) |
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Objective 5 |
Carry out Environmental Monitoring |
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THEME 6 |
Management of water resources |
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Objective 1 |
Complete the establishment of a framework for the management of water resources |
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Objective 2 |
Prevent contamination of the Niue groundwater lens |
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Objective 3 |
Maintain water quality testing programme |
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Objective 4 |
Reduce pollution of reefs of Alofi area from land-based sources |
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THEME 7 |
Climate change |
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Objective 1 |
Promote public awareness and understanding of the causes and effects of climate change |
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Objective 2 |
Improve collection and management of climate data |
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Objective 3 |
To develop effective adaptation responses and capacity to protect livelihoods, natural resources, assets and vulnerable areas from the impacts of climate change |
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Objective 4 |
To mitigate the causes of climate change through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases |
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THEME 8 |
Traditional knowledge and access to benefit sharing |
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Objective 1 |
Document the traditional knowledge of protection, conservation and uses of Niue’s biodiversity |
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Objective 2 |
Protect traditional knowledge and ensure equitable sharing of any benefits that result from sharing it |
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