Pacific Bioscapes Programme
Dmakeiukl Marine Surveillance
Dmakeiukl Marine Surveillance
The program supports the sustainable development of Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by implementing 30 targeted activities across diverse ecosystems in 11 countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu. These efforts address critical challenges related to coastal and marine biodiversity, while promoting ecosystem-based strategies for climate change adaptation.
This initiative focuses on enhancing the capacity of the Protected Area Network (PAN) in project management, enforcement, and monitoring to improve resource management and build network resilience.
Implementing institution and partners involved in the project
"The Nature Conservancy is implementing institution in Palau. Partners include but are not limited to: Protected Area Network Office, PAN Fund, Bureau of Environment, PCS, Division of Maritime Security and Fish and Wildlife Protection including Ministry of Justice, Governors Association, Bureau of Domestic Affairs, Dmakeiukl Alliance (states of Ngardmau, Ngeremlengui, Ngatpang, and Aimeliik), Northern Reef Fisheries Cooperative, WildAid, and PCC."
Funders of the project
"The Pacific BioScapes Programme is a European Union (EU) funded action, managed and implemented by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)."
Achievements & indicators
Monitoring 24-hour joint surveillance in the Western Communities (Dmakeiukl) has been increased, both in marine and terrestrial areas.
Monitoring number of incidents and encounters
PAN reporting performance
Increased number of community conservation education and awareness activities
