12th meeting of crop sustainable development working group, Pacific Island Forum Secretariat, Commiittee room A, 30th July Suva, Fiji : working paper (4) i: Mainstreaming and National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS) strengthening

Abstract

In addition, the Leaders have also called for the implementation of the respective regional frameworks, regional strategies and or regional plans of actions (See Annex 1) in relation to sectoral and cross sectoral themes, including on climate change and disaster (Initiatives 5.5 and 13.4), and energy (Initiative 5.4, and mitigation aspects of aspects of 5.5). These regional policies and frameworks of action guide the efforts of regional organisations and development partners in supporting member countries to address their respective national development goals. Under the Pacific Plan, different CROP agencies are identified as having the 'lead' coordinating role for the implementation of initiatives, reflecting their traditional technical / scientific roles in the respective areas.