National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 1999. Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Genetic resources Sustainable development Sustainable use Public participation Capacity building Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Cultural heritage Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes 2000-2004 Abstract Mission Statement 1. To manage and safeguard biological resources through government, provinces and local communities so as to maintain fully our natural land cultural heritage for all ni-Vanuatu. 2. Guide government, provinces, local communitiesand landholders to sustainable managementof Vanuatu's natural resources. 3. Ensure that all ni-Vanuatu_including future generations, areable to benefitfrom biodiversityand enjoy itsuse. 4. Protect the custom, intellectualand legal rightsof ni-Vanuatuas resource custodians and users. There are various measuresthat can be used to meetthese goals. Indeveloping this strategy and action plan priorityhas beengiven to activities that are affordable, within the capacity ofexisting government or community institutions and that meet establishedneeds. It is also recognised that conservation of biodiversity isan ongoingand evolving process. This first biodiversity conservation strategy lays a foundation for additional work in the future Full text English Website www.cbd.int