NIUE NIUE Pacific World Heritage Workshop Apia, Samoa 5 -9 September 2011 GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA
General Information 1. National Policy & Legislation a) Strategies under Heritage Assets & Environment Sectors Taoga Niue Publication, 2008 b) Niue Cultural Council Act 1986, Niue Environment Act 2003, (TN Bill, EIA Regulations) 2. Tentative List Originally commenced 1986, reviewed 1997 with the assistance of the Department of Justice, Lands and Survey. Records Damaged Cyclone Heta 2004, new tentative list compiled by Museum, 2006 3. World Heritage Site(s) Nil, sites indicated at national level only. 4. Future Nomination Plan Visit of the WHC Member/s to assist with listing, general observation of processes and give true reflection of Niue sites since the 2001 Ratification and recent organisational changes. GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA
Findings from the Periodic Reporting 1. Report done after ratification of Convention in 2001 not followed up. 2. No formal reporting to WHC other than representation at regional meetings/ workshops for the past decade. Reports of representation submitted to Cabinet. 3. Current Reporting @August 2011 revealed lax in proper coordination between key stakeholders, changes in focal points of contact affects progression of Tentative Listing, Insufficient financial resources made available to meet Niue � s obligations under the Convention including capacity building - long and short term , Niue yet to realise the possible overexploitation of its natural resources with the delay of formalising current strategies and legal frameworks. GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA
Progress of Pacific World Heritage Action Plan 2010-2015 1. Financial assistance for Tentative List Preparatory � No progress 2. Capacity Building � No progress 3. Legislation � No Progress 4. Local Workshops � No progress 5. Youth visit to Tongariro Park � No progress *Note transitional changes and appointments of official key contacts GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA
Possible Adjustments in the Pacific World Heritage Action Plan 2010-2015 1. Financial Assistance for Tentative List Preparatory Groundwork: Taoga Niue, Niue Environment Department, 2015 2. Capacity Building: Long and short term targetting heritage, environment management and conservation: Taoga Niue, 2013 3. Legislation : Taoga Niue, 2014 4.Local Workshops: Taoga Niue, 2013 5. Youth Forum, School Site Visits to National Sites: Taoga Niue, Education Department, 2012 GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA
What � s next? 1. Construct the Taoga Niue Complex and engage technical assistance to assist with the implementation of Niue � s Obligations under the Convention; 2. Incorporate Activities into current Niue Forestry Conservation Project (GEF Funding) to strengthen the identifcation and management of selected sites , in particular tapu areas; 3. Effective and better collaboration with key stakeholders in the implementation of Convention; 4. Seek assistance from international and regional communities for Niue to formalise Legislations ; 5. Niue must allocate sufficient financial resources towards the preservation of its cultural heritage; 6. Discuss and identify the possibility of inscribing the whole of Niue (natural and cultural, tangible and intangible including its inhabitants) and being mindful of our international obligations GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA
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