Conservation in tropical Pacific Island countries: why most current approaches are failing
G Keppel, C Morrison, D Watling… - Conservation …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The independent island nations of the South Pacific have a rich and threatened terrestrial
biota. Despite considerable investment of resources into conservation over the last three
decades, biodiversity is dwindling and protected area systems remain inadequate. This lack
of success is caused by important differences in cultural, economic, landownership, and
social factors in developing Pacific Island countries, compared to developed nations that
often fund conservation programs and plans. Despite the obvious need for capacity building …
biota. Despite considerable investment of resources into conservation over the last three
decades, biodiversity is dwindling and protected area systems remain inadequate. This lack
of success is caused by important differences in cultural, economic, landownership, and
social factors in developing Pacific Island countries, compared to developed nations that
often fund conservation programs and plans. Despite the obvious need for capacity building …