National report to the convention on biological diversity.
Government of Samoa. 1998. National report to the convention on biological diversity.. Division of environment and conservation; Department of lands survey and environment. Apia, American Samoa
Samoa has undertaken several activities to fulfill its obligations of the Convention of Biological Diversity. Efforts are proceeding to integrate conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity into some of its national and sectoral planning and policies. To identify and monitor the status of the biodiversity, Samoa has undertaken ecological surveys of terrestrial and marine environments and established a national biodiversity database to develop monitoring guidelines. The surveys have identified important areas for conservation, which resulted in the establishment of new conservation areas, and the amendment of animal's ordinance and fisheries regulations on threatened species and ecosystems. This national report describes the status of Samoa's biodiversity, general meaures for conservation and sustainable use, monitoring programs, public education and awareness, and impact assessments.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Government of Samoa
- Date of Issue
- 1998-12
- Publisher
- Division of environment and conservation; Department of lands survey and environment
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- American Samoa, Biological Diversity Report, Conservation, Public education, Research, threats on biodiversity