Abstract:
The objective of the programme was focused on enabling the Pacific Island countries participating in the programme to compile their own national communications as required under Art. 12 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and in line with the guidelines provided in Conference of the Parties (COP) 2 decisions incorporated in document FCCC/CP/1996/L.12.
The preparation of this, Nauru's First National Communication, is considered to be only one of the initial steps of many, in an already important process that will, in future years, help in ensuring that the Republic of Nauru will remain the Pleasant Island.