Background
The European Union (EU)-funded Pacific BioScapes Programme, implemented by SPREP, aims to support the sustainable development of Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through improved management and use of marine and coastal ecosystems. The Programme is financed under the 11th European Development Fund and contributes directly to SDGs 14 and 15, as well as the Rio Conventions.
Spanning 13 Pacific Island Countries, the Programme supports 30 projects that strengthen biodiversity management, climate resilience, and the sustainable use of marine and terrestrial resources. It applies ridge-to-reef approaches and fosters partnerships from national to community levels, including with civil society and NGOs. Key goals include enhancing policy frameworks, improving decision-making, raising environmental awareness, and supporting pilot projects.