Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Launching the Pacific Invasives Learning Network: Strengthening and Connecting Invasive Species Management and Demonstration Projects across the Pacific Islands

Grantee Name: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Federated States of, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Pitcairn, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Wallis and Futuna
Amount: $77,485
Dates: Dec 2005 – Jun 2006
Keywords: Networks, Invasive alien species

Develop the Pacific Invasives Learning Network by promoting the establishment of multi-agency invasive alien species teams, assisting the teams to identify and implement demonstration projects in key biodiversity areas, linking teams through targeted learning exchanges, and building additional partnerships.

Strategic Direction :

1 Prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species in key biodiversity areas