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the need for cross linkages between sub projects including regional fora for
communication and exchange of data and information. Several programmes aim to
address those issues.
National Environmental Management Strategies
In 1991, National Environmental Management Strategies (NEMS) were developed in
15 of SPREPs’ member countries through a process of extensive in-country
consultation and gathering of relevant background information. The NEMS lay out a
blueprint for environmental priorities to the end of the decade and outlines the major
environmental issues faced by each country including the steps required to address
them. Many NEMS have an information management strengthening component.
Coastal Protection Meetings
In 1994, a series of Coastal Protection Meetings assessed the key needs and actions of
the region required to provide effective coastal protection (SPREP/SOPAC, 1994).
During two of these meetings, eight general areas of needs were identified. Two of the
eight needs related to mapping and data collection to better understand physical
processes in coastal environments and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)
In 1995, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) Pacific Regional Strategy
identified regional priorities to address pressing coastal management issues including
capacity building; research and monitoring; and management. One of the capacity
building elements of the ICRI Pacific Regional Strategy Framework for Action is to
improve co-ordination and co-operation of activities and information exchange.
The Pacific Environmental Natural Resource Information Centre
The Pacific Environmental Natural Resource Information Centre (PENRIC), is part of
a network for environment assessment in the Asian and Pacific Region. It was
initiated through collaboration of SPREP/PENRIC and other sub-regional institutions
viz. a viz. the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); the International
Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD); the Interim Committee for
Co-ordination of Investigations of the Lower Mekong Basin (MEKONG); and the
South Asia Co-operative Environment Program (SACEP).
PENRIC’s overall objective is to generate, analyse and disseminate
information to member countries for environmental assessment. The specific aims are
to:
(1)
(2)
Promote timely and scientific environmental assessment within the region
and support effective management of the region’s natural resources
Produce information needed for the region in a standard format; and
provide timely and easy access to the information required by users
and
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the need for cross linkages between sub projects including regional fora for
communication and exchange of data and information. Several programmes aim to
address those issues.
National Environmental Management Strategies
In 1991, National Environmental Management Strategies (NEMS) were developed in
15 of SPREPs’ member countries through a process of extensive in-country
consultation and gathering of relevant background information. The NEMS lay out a
blueprint for environmental priorities to the end of the decade and outlines the major
environmental issues faced by each country including the steps required to address
them. Many NEMS have an information management strengthening component.
Coastal Protection Meetings
In 1994, a series of Coastal Protection Meetings assessed the key needs and actions of
the region required to provide effective coastal protection (SPREP/SOPAC, 1994).
During two of these meetings, eight general areas of needs were identified. Two of the
eight needs related to mapping and data collection to better understand physical
processes in coastal environments and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)
In 1995, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) Pacific Regional Strategy
identified regional priorities to address pressing coastal management issues including
capacity building; research and monitoring; and management. One of the capacity
building elements of the ICRI Pacific Regional Strategy Framework for Action is to
improve co-ordination and co-operation of activities and information exchange.
The Pacific Environmental Natural Resource Information Centre
The Pacific Environmental Natural Resource Information Centre (PENRIC), is part of
a network for environment assessment in the Asian and Pacific Region. It was
initiated through collaboration of SPREP/PENRIC and other sub-regional institutions
viz. a viz. the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); the International
Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD); the Interim Committee for
Co-ordination of Investigations of the Lower Mekong Basin (MEKONG); and the
South Asia Co-operative Environment Program (SACEP).
PENRIC’s overall objective is to generate, analyse and disseminate
information to member countries for environmental assessment. The specific aims are
to:
(1)
(2)
Promote timely and scientific environmental assessment within the region
and support effective management of the region’s natural resources
Produce information needed for the region in a standard format; and
provide timely and easy access to the information required by users
and