Palm 5 islanders Hokkaido declaration : Annex 1: Pacific Environment Community

Abstract

Recalling the Statement on Environment in the Pacific issued at PALM 2, the Leaders of Japan and the PIF expressed their renewed commitment to pursue the shared vision of an eco-friendly Pacific. The Leaders of Japan and the PIF then highlighted the vital importance of working together to address and respond to environmental issues including climate change, to support the sustainable development of Pacific island countries and are committed to enhance and deepen cooperation in equal partnership in the form of the Pacific Environment Community (PEC). The Leaders of Japan and the PIF shared the view that climate change is a multi-faceted, cross-cutting issue that affects economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being and security of the whole world, in particular Pacific island countries, as Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and the understanding that resolute, concerted international efforts to address climate change are required.