Thriving Natural Resources

Overview: Pacific Islanders have a rich history of relying on the land and ocean to sustain themselves. Currently, unsustainable development, overfishing, erosion, coral bleaching, climate change, and other threats to our environment put our island’s natural resources at risk.
Developing long-term plans to sustainably use and manage our marine resources and terrestrial ecosystems will ensure that we have a livable island for generations to come. Taking urgent action to address climate change will ensure we are resilient to stronger storms, droughts, and other impacts.
Main Actions: Achieving the goals of the Micronesia Challenge Plus; Protecting and effectively managing our fisheries; Ramping up watershed restoration and forest conservation.

Goal 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 6
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.

Goal 9
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

Goal 11
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

Goal 15
Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.

Goal 17
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.