Expression of Interest

The Solomon Islands consists of six major islands, 30 smaller islands and approximately 962 isles, atolls and cays. The islands chain extends over a distance of 1600km with a total area of 28,369km2 and Sea area (EEZ) of 1.34million sq km (National Environment Management Strategy, 1993:6).The islands are highly diverse with rare and endemic species of indigenous flora and fauna.

Establish at least one large marine and one large terrestrial protected area for each of the six major islands identified in the National Gap Analysis in the Solomon Islands over the next 3 years. The protected areas to be established will consider climate change adaptation and PES to provide the incentive for ongoing support for these areas.