| Short Name: |
S-Pacific Nat. Conserv. Convention |
| Full Name: |
Convention on Conservation of Nature in the South Pacific |
| Purpose: |
environment |
| Established: |
12-Jun-1976 |
| Entered into force: |
28-Jun-1980 |
| Type: |
convention, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: |
Apia, Western Samoa |
| Schedule to expire: |
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| Goals and Objectives: |
The objective is to take action for the conservation, utilization and development of the natural resources of the South Pacific region through careful planning and management for the benefit of present and future generations.
Parties to create protected areas to safeguard representative samples of natural ecosystems. National parks not to be altered so as to reduce their area except the fullest investigation. |
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