This report is a compilation, which captures the experiences of the Project Team during their engagement with their respective governments and various organizations over the 5 years of project implementation. Such experiences were compiled for, shared, and discussed at a workshop specifically organised by the FAO FPAM project and held in Pahia, New Zealand from November 28th – December 2nd, 2016. This report is the result of the compilation from this workshop. The results would not have been available without the contribution of project key partners and service providers and their institutions allowing for their participation at the workshop: Eliki Senivasa NPD and Conservator of Forests Fiji, Susana Waqainabete Director of Conservation International Fjji, Maria Elder of Secretariat Pacific Community Fiji, Tolusina Pouli ACEO Department of Forest Samoa, Tito Alatimu Department of Forest Samoa, Susau Siolo Department of Environment Samoa, Afele Faiilagi PM GEF 5 project Samoa, Hanington Tate NPD and Director Forest Vanuatu, Donna Kalfatak Department of Environment and Conservation Vanuatu, Peter Newsome Landcare Research New Zealand.