Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change (PIFACC) and the PIFACC Action plan: findings, options and recommendations

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Microsoft Word - WP_9_2_1_Att_1_PIFFAC ReviewSPREP  21SM/WP.9.2.1/Att.1   Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Mid-Term Review Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change (PIFACC) and the PIFACC Action Plan Findings, Options and Recommendations Report Prepared for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme by John E. Hay Rarotonga Cook Islands June, 2010 i Executive Summary Introduction and Background. In 2005 the Pacific Leaders endorsed the Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change (PIFACC) 2006-2015. The Framework’s vision is “Pacific island people, their livelihoods and the environment resilient to the risks and impacts of climate change”. Subsequently, the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) developed a PIFACC Action Plan in consultation with Members, CROP Agencies and other international organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations. This became operational in 2007. The PIFACC