| Reference |
Target |
Related Strategic Goals/Aichi Targets |
| GOAL 1 |
By 2020, the Palau Protected Areas Network is adequately funded, effectively managed and includes representative areas of all ecosystems and habitats in Palau |
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| Objective 1.1 |
Identify through scientific and traditional knowledge all areas that should be protected and managed to satisfy biodiversity conservation and resource management objectives |
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| Objective 1.2 |
Develop and implement appropriate resource and socio-economic monitoring and evaluation protocols for protected areas |
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| Objective 1.3 |
Develop and implement National PAN Management Strategy and Action Plan |
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| Objective 1.4 |
Target three remaining states without PAN sites to nominate candidate PAN sites so that all 16 states are represented in PAN |
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| Objective 1.5 |
Develop and implement capacity building program for PAN management support for improving coordination at site, state and national levels |
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| Objective 1.6 |
Develop and implement outreach activities for PAN, and develop mechanisms to allow for citizen input into PAN management activities and decision making (citizen science measures). States and local communities are measurably more aware and involved in PAN and are active in management and monitoring processes |
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| Objective 1.7 |
Review, plan, program and monitor PAN sustainable financing. PAN sustainable Financing needs reviewed, planned and programmed and monitored in implementation |
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| Objective 1.8 |
Palau closer to meeting Micronesia Challenge 2020 target goal (20% terrestrial and 30% marine effectively managed PA’s) |
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| GOAL 2 |
Maintain healthy populations of key species and their habitats |
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| Objective 2.1 |
Develop a comprehensive inventory of species to identify and prioritize their importance and status |
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| Objective 2.2 |
Assess conservation needs of high priority species (i.e. Corals, fish, edible macro invertebrates, bats, birds, plant species) |
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| Objective 2.3 |
Develop appropriate and specific management strategies for high priority species |
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| GOAL 3 |
Protect Palau’s biological diversity from negative impacts of invasive species and Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) through prevention, mitigation, and management |
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| Objective 3.1 |
Provide a framework and capacity for ongoing prevention and management of invasive species |
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| Objective 3.2 |
Palau’s National Invasive Species Strategic Action Plan (NISSAP) is effectively resourced and implemented so that the introduction and establishment of invasive species is prevented and the impacts of existing invasive species in Palau is reduced |
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| Objective 3.3 |
Establish a national framework to manage LMO’s in accordance with the Cartagena Protocol |
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| Objective 3.4 |
All sectors of Palauan society will support and comply with the appropriate management of invasive species and LMO’s |
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| GOAL 4 |
Integrate biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services into Palau's sustainable development goals |
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| Objective 4.1 |
Develop, adopt, and implement a national access and benefits sharing framework for biological resource research and use |
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| Objective 4.2 |
Improve decision-making related to ecosystem management through the systematic use of environmental assessment tools and other scientific processes |
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| Objective 4.3 |
Address the gaps in policies, laws and regulations to integrate biodiversity and ecosystem services into Palau's development objectives |
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| GOAL 5 |
Establish an enabling framework to support sustainable biodiversity use and biodiversity based livelihoods |
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| Objective 5.1 |
Establish guidelines and standards to ensure sustainable tourism actions at the national and state levels |
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| Objective 5.2 |
Establish guidelines and standards to ensure sustainable aquaculture, agriculture and forestry development and management |
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| Objective 5.3 |
Establish sustainable management frameworks for fisheries at the local and national levels |
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| Objective 5.4 |
Establish guidelines for the sustainable utilization of terrestrial wildlife and plants (hunting, harvesting, marketing, etc.) |
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| GOAL 6 |
To conserve and sustainably manage Palau’s agro-biodiversity for the benefit of present and future generations |
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| Objective 6.1 |
Develop a comprehensive inventory of Palau’s agro-biodiversity to identify and prioritize species and varietal importance and status |
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| Objective 6.2 |
Sustainably manage and conserve Palau’s agro-biodiversity |
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| GOAL 7 |
Biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource use is integrated into all aspects of government and community planning, development and operations |
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| Objective 7.1 |
Increase biodiversity awareness and public participation in the environmental decision making process |
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| Objective 7.2 |
Successfully integrate biodiversity education into curriculum at all levels through the Ministry of Education |
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| Objective 7.3 |
Strengthen conservation capacity of residents and communities in Palau |
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| Objective 7.4 |
Strengthen conservation capacity of government and civil society organizations in Palau |
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| Objective 7.5 |
Strengthen local capacity to participate effectively in regional and international conventions and organizations that relate to biodiversity conservation |
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