Country Profiles

Micronesia (Federated States of) - Country Profile

The national targets (or equivalent) presented in this database are taken from the NBSAPs received since COP-10, fifth national reports or from documents submitted separately. The mapping of national targets to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by the Party concerned is indicated in the last column “Related Aichi Target(s)”. All Parties are encouraged to undertake this mapping exercise and to submit this information to SCBD for incorporation in this database.

Reference Target Related Strategic Goals/Aichi Targets
THEME 1 ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Strategy Goal A full representation of the FSM’s marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems are protected, conserved and sustainably managed, including selected areas designated for total protection 5, 6, 7, 11, 14
Objective 1 Research and monitoring
Objective 2 Conservation Areas
Objective 3 Sustainable Use of Ecosystems
THEME 2 SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Strategy Goal The FSM’s native, endemic, and traditionally important species are protected and used sustainably, and its threatened species protected, for the benefit of the people of the FSM and the global community 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
Objective 1 Conservation of Species
Objective 2 Research and Monitoring
Objective 3 Sustainable Use and Management of Species
THEME 3 GENETIC RESOURCE USE
Strategy Goal The FSM’s genetic resources are accessible for utilization and all benefits derived are equitably shared amongst the stakeholders 16
Objective 1 Equitable Sharing of Benefits of Genetic Resources
THEME 4 AGROBIODIVERSITY
Strategy Goal The conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity contributes to the nation’s development and the future food security of the FSM 1, 7, 13, 19
Objective 1 Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agrobiodiversity
Objective 2 Promotion and Development
Objective 3 New Research and Development
Objective 4 Food and Health Security
THEME 5 ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
Strategy Goal Economic development activities in the FSM meet the needs of the population while sustaining resources for the benefit of future generations 3, 4, 7, 8, 19
Objective 1 Ecologically Sustainable Industries
Objective 2 Income Generating Activities
Objective 3 Energy Resources
THEME 6 BIOSECURITY
Strategy Goal Border control, quarantine and eradication programs are effectively protecting the FSM’s native biodiversity from the impacts of alien invasive species 9, 19
Objective 1 Policy and Legislation
Objective 2 Control and Eradication
Objective 3 Research and Monitoring
THEME 7 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Strategy Goal All human-generated wastes are effectively managed to prevent or minimize environmental degradation, pollution and loss of the nation’s biodiversity 8
Objective 1 Solid Wastes and Sewage
Objective 2 Petrochemicals
Objective 3 Hazardous Chemicals
Objective 4 Pollution Emergencies
Objective 5 Air and Noise Pollution
THEME 8 HUMAN RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Strategy Goal All citizens, residents and institutions of the nation are aware of the importance of biodiversity and have the technical knowledge, skills and capability to conserve, preserve and sustainably utilize, manage and develop all biodiversity within the nation 1, 4, 18
Objective 1 Human Capacity Building
Objective 2 Institutional Strengthening
Objective 3 Public Awareness and Education
THEME 9 RESOURCE OWNERS
Strategy Goal Traditional resource owners and communities are fully involved in the protection, conservation, preservation and sustainable use of the nation’s biodiversity 3, 4, 6, 7, 18
Objective 1 Traditional Knowledge, Practices and Innovations
Objective 2 Empowering Resource Owners
THEME 10 MAINSTREAMING BIODIVERSITY
Strategy Goal All economic and social activities of the FSM take full account of impacts on and fully consider sustainability of biodiversity 1, 2, 3, 4
Objective 1 Population
Objective 2 Policy
Objective 3 Multi-Sectoral Collaboration
Objective 4 Legislation
Objective 5 Environmental Impact Assessments
THEME 11 FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Strategy Goal Local, regional and international financial sources provide for the long-term financial sustainability of all conservation and biodiversity-related activities 20
Objective 1 State Commitment
Objective 2 National Commitment
Objective 3 International Cooperation
Objective 4 Conservation Trust Fund