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Strengthening the Marine Site Managers Network Through Sister Site Agreements

Strengthening the Marine Site Managers Network Through Sister Site Agreements. 11 September 2012 WCC Workshop on Marine World Heritage Aulani Wilhelm & Tukabu Teroroko. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument & World Heritage Site. Most remote ¾ of the most remote island chain

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Strengthening the Marine Site Managers Network Through Sister Site Agreements

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  1. Strengthening the Marine Site Managers Network Through Sister Site Agreements 11 September 2012 WCC Workshop on Marine World Heritage Aulani Wilhelm & TukabuTeroroko

  2. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument & World Heritage Site Most remote ¾ of the most remote island chain Far from populated islands

  3. WHERE NATURE & CULTURE ARE ONE • Unique Marine Ecosystems • Apex predator dominated ecosystems, exceptional endemism, and essential habitat for endangered species • Integrated Management • Incorporating science, culture, education and community Cultural Significance A sacred region for Native Hawaiians, a place that maintains living cultural connections to ancestors and the sea Global Connections Through regional and international initiatives focused on large-scale, remote marine management Education &Next Generation Investment Investor in educational strategies to build next generation of bio- and culturally-grounded managers and leaders

  4. PHOENIX ISLANDS PROTECTED AREA • One of Earth’s last intact oceanic coral archipelago ecosystems • Protects both marine and terrestrial habitats fpr breeding and feeding cycles • Buffer against global change

  5. HELPING LEAD THE PACIFIC • Unique approaches to deep water management • High level international partnerships to aid management and enforcement • First large scale protected model for the Pacific Islands region and for Small Island Developing States

  6. “Our Sea of Islands”: A Regional Forum Honolulu, Hawai‘I 2007

  7. SISTER-SITE “AGREEMENT” • Signed in 2009 • Falls under Article 5 of 1979 Treaty of Friendship between USA and Kiribati • Affirms commitment to strengthen bonds–facilitate communication and sharing primarily at the site level • Identifies potential areas of cooperation to provide mutual benefit

  8. AREAS OF COOPERATION Large-scale Conservation, Biodiversity & World Heritage Global Impacts, Threat Assessment and Reduction Remote Archipelago Management & Enforcement The Role of Culture and Community Evaluation of Effectiveness and Adaptive Management

  9. 3-YEAR WORK PLAN • OBJECTIVES: • Strengthen organizational bonds • Facilitate Communication • Encourage sharing of experiences

  10. Year One Accomplishments (July) World Heritage Inscription (Sept) PIPA Research Vision (Jan-Dec) Joint outreach initiatives (Dec) Marine Think Tank

  11. Insert Big Ocean Banner

  12. BUILDING UPON SUCCESS

  13. MotuMotiroHiva & RAPA NUI

  14. Other potential partnerships Coral Sea MPA study area

  15. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS • Fosters peer-learning and relationships • Develops & Increases capacity • Maximizes resources • Amplifies success • Sharpens the work to strengthen the field

  16. www.paphanaumokuakea.gov

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