Convention on Conservation of Nature in the South Pacific Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Jun 12, 1976 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000540) Title (French) Convention sur la protection de la nature dans le Pacifique Sud Title (Other) Übereinkommen betreffend den Naturschutz im Südpazifik Place of adoption Apia Depository Samoa Language English, French Entry into force Jun 26, 1990 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Management/conservation Wild fauna Protected area Education Protection of species Protection of habitats Wild flora National parks Hunting/capture Biodiversity Institution International agreement-text Ecosystem preservation Inventory Alien species Basin South Pacific Abstract Objectives: To take action for the conservation, utilisation and development of the natural resources of the South Pacific region through careful planning and management for the benefit of present and future generations. Summary of provisions: Parties undertake to create protected areas to safeguard representative samples of natural ecosystems, superlative scenery, striking geological formations and regions and objects of aesthetic, historic, cultural or scientific value (art.2). National parks are not to be altered so as to reduce their area except after the fullest investigation, their resources are not to be subject to commercial exploitation, hunting and collection of species are to be prohibited and provision is to be made for visitors (art. 3). Parties agree to maintain lists of indigenous fauna and flora in danger of extinction and to give such species as complete protection as possible (art. 5). Provision may be made as appropriate for customary use of areas and species in accordance with traditional cultural practices (art. 6). (Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996) Comment This regional Convention contains no specific reference to migratory species. It obliges States Parties in general terms to create protected areas to safeguard representative samples of ecosystems, and places of scenic, geological, aesthetic, historical, cultural or scientific importance. The Convention also prohibits the taking or killing of fauna (including eggs and shells) unless the taking is controlled by the competent authorities of the State concerned or unless in pursuance of 'duly authorised' scientific investigations. There is a further obligation on States to use their best endeavours to protect indigenous species from unwise exploitation and other threats that may lead to their extinction. States are required to prepare a list of their indigenous endangered species. Such species may be taken only in pursuance of special permission for scientific purposes, to maintain the ecological equilibrium or to further the administration of the area in which the species in question is to be found. States Parties are also required to 'consider carefully' the consequence of the introduction of exotic species. Where practicable, the States Parties are to engage in research relating to nature conservation in coordination with other States Parties and to exchange the resulting information. Comes into force 90 days after the deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification etc. Full text English French Spanish Website www.sprep.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Australia Jun 26, 1990 Mar 28, 1990 [2] - Cook Islands (New Zealand) Jun 26, 1990 Jun 24, 1987 [2] - Fiji Jun 26, 1990 Sep 8, 1989 [2] - France Jun 26, 1990 Jan 20, 1989 [1] Jun 12, 1976 Papua New Guinea - - Jun 12, 1976 Samoa Jul 20, 1990 Jul 20, 1990 [1] Jun 12, 1976 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in Other references Literature 6 records related to this treaty. View literature