MICRONESIA CHALLENGE 2030
The Micronesia Challenge 2030 is a groundbreaking commitment by the leaders of the five jurisdictions of the Micronesia region - Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to:
To effectively manage 50% of marine resources and 30% of terrestrial resources by 2030 across Micronesia
Increase the number of community members within each jurisdiction who are deriving livelihoods from sustainably managed natural resources
Reduce the risks from climate impacts for communities within flood zones and on low-lying islands
Reduce invasive species and increase restoration of habitats
Incorporate regional and jurisdictional fisheries management approaches, integrated with MPAs
It was signed during the 24th Micronesian Island Forum held in Chuuk in July 2019 and is a platform to regionally connect locally-led action to the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and spearhead action on sustainable livelihoods and climate change in Micronesia.
The 2030 commitment sets new ambitious targets that build on the 2006 Micronesia Challenge commitment to effectively conserve at least 30% of the near-shore marine resources and 20% of the terrestrial resources across Micronesia by 2020.
