The Department of Resources and Economic Affairs (DREA) newsletter provides updates on projects and activities in the 2nd quarter of FY2012. Key points include:
1) DREA completed deployment of 3 fish aggregating device anchors to support fishing. Staff are monitoring the anchors.
2) Workshops were held in 5 villages to improve farming skills and understanding of agriculture topics.
3) A livestock and poultry survey was conducted to account for all animals in Kosrae, as required every 5 years.
4) Export of Kosrae agricultural produce increased in volume and value compared to the previous quarter.
The document summarizes the work of the Kosrae Adjustment Program Implementation Team (KAPIT) in submitting legislative measures to improve Kosrae's fiscal situation, recognizes the 2011 Department of Resources and Economic Affairs Employee of the Year, and provides updates on Kosrae's participation in the Guam Micronesian Islands Fair and the release of the Division of Economic Planning's first economic brief focusing on transportation issues in Kosrae.
The Forum Trade Ministers Meeting discussed several trade-related topics:
1) They considered updates on the operations of the Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the World Trade Organization in Geneva and the Doha Development Agenda. They congratulated Samoa on joining the WTO and acknowledged contributions to WTO accessions.
2) They received updates on Pacific Islands Trade & Invest activities and opportunities in key markets. They urged continued marketing and attracting investment.
3) They discussed ongoing traditional knowledge and intellectual property work in the region and agreed to priorities, including establishing a regional trademarks system.
4) They reviewed the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat's trade work program and agreed to continue
Canada's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy: Potential Impact on Nova...Halifax Partnership
The Conference Board of Canada report is a deep dive assessment of the potential economic impact associated with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. becoming the prime contractor for either the combat or non-combat vessels package under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
1) The document is a public law from 1980 granting consent to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact between California and Nevada to encourage wise use and conservation of Lake Tahoe.
2) It establishes the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as a legal entity with members appointed from California and Nevada to develop a regional plan.
3) The Agency is required to take final action on any public or private project within 180 days of a complete application, or the applicant can bring action in court to compel a vote.
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BP Amoco: Financing of the Caspian Oilfields Development Project
The document discusses the financing of the Caspian Oilfields Development Project (CODP) undertaken by the Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) joint venture to develop the Azeri, Chirag and Gunashli oil fields in Azerbaijan. It describes the multi-phased development plan and budgets totaling $10 billion. For the initial Early Oil Project phase, BP and others used corporate financing while Amoco and others utilized project financing through loans from the IFC and EBRD. Following the merger of BP and Amoco, future phases would be financed through project financing, allowing a variety of participants and risk allocation while adding credibility through involvement
The document outlines FSM's energy policy vision and objectives to improve lives through sustainable energy and decrease reliance on imports. The strategic goals are to improve coordination, provide reliable conventional energy, increase renewable energy share above 30% by 2020, and improve 50% energy efficiency by 2020. The policy establishes an institutional framework and action plans for both national and state governments. Nationally, it focuses on data collection, coordination, and assessments. At the state level, priorities are maintaining diesel generators, expanding renewable systems like solar, and implementing efficiency programs.
Micronesia Federated States India Trade & Investment Promotion GroupIndia Advisors
The document describes the proposed Micronesia-Federated States of India Trade and Investment Promotion Group (MITIPG). MITIPG will promote trade, commerce, investment, and economic cooperation between India and Micronesia-Federated States. Unlike other trade organizations, MITIPG will provide basic services to its estimated 40,000 members without fees. Initially, MITIPG will be funded by sponsors, but will become self-sustaining over time by earning success fees. MITIPG will include stakeholders from governments, businesses, entrepreneurs, experts, and interest groups from both countries. It will facilitate international trade and provide advisory support for investments between India and Micronesia-Federated States.
The document summarizes the work of the Kosrae Adjustment Program Implementation Team (KAPIT) in submitting legislative measures to improve Kosrae's fiscal situation, recognizes the 2011 Department of Resources and Economic Affairs Employee of the Year, and provides updates on Kosrae's participation in the Guam Micronesian Islands Fair and the release of the Division of Economic Planning's first economic brief focusing on transportation issues in Kosrae.
The Forum Trade Ministers Meeting discussed several trade-related topics:
1) They considered updates on the operations of the Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the World Trade Organization in Geneva and the Doha Development Agenda. They congratulated Samoa on joining the WTO and acknowledged contributions to WTO accessions.
2) They received updates on Pacific Islands Trade & Invest activities and opportunities in key markets. They urged continued marketing and attracting investment.
3) They discussed ongoing traditional knowledge and intellectual property work in the region and agreed to priorities, including establishing a regional trademarks system.
4) They reviewed the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat's trade work program and agreed to continue
Canada's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy: Potential Impact on Nova...Halifax Partnership
The Conference Board of Canada report is a deep dive assessment of the potential economic impact associated with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. becoming the prime contractor for either the combat or non-combat vessels package under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
1) The document is a public law from 1980 granting consent to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact between California and Nevada to encourage wise use and conservation of Lake Tahoe.
2) It establishes the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as a legal entity with members appointed from California and Nevada to develop a regional plan.
3) The Agency is required to take final action on any public or private project within 180 days of a complete application, or the applicant can bring action in court to compel a vote.
Project Finance - BP Amoco Caspian Oilfields Financing Case StudyBuvan Rajendra
BP Amoco: Financing of the Caspian Oilfields Development Project
The document discusses the financing of the Caspian Oilfields Development Project (CODP) undertaken by the Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) joint venture to develop the Azeri, Chirag and Gunashli oil fields in Azerbaijan. It describes the multi-phased development plan and budgets totaling $10 billion. For the initial Early Oil Project phase, BP and others used corporate financing while Amoco and others utilized project financing through loans from the IFC and EBRD. Following the merger of BP and Amoco, future phases would be financed through project financing, allowing a variety of participants and risk allocation while adding credibility through involvement
The document outlines FSM's energy policy vision and objectives to improve lives through sustainable energy and decrease reliance on imports. The strategic goals are to improve coordination, provide reliable conventional energy, increase renewable energy share above 30% by 2020, and improve 50% energy efficiency by 2020. The policy establishes an institutional framework and action plans for both national and state governments. Nationally, it focuses on data collection, coordination, and assessments. At the state level, priorities are maintaining diesel generators, expanding renewable systems like solar, and implementing efficiency programs.
Micronesia Federated States India Trade & Investment Promotion GroupIndia Advisors
The document describes the proposed Micronesia-Federated States of India Trade and Investment Promotion Group (MITIPG). MITIPG will promote trade, commerce, investment, and economic cooperation between India and Micronesia-Federated States. Unlike other trade organizations, MITIPG will provide basic services to its estimated 40,000 members without fees. Initially, MITIPG will be funded by sponsors, but will become self-sustaining over time by earning success fees. MITIPG will include stakeholders from governments, businesses, entrepreneurs, experts, and interest groups from both countries. It will facilitate international trade and provide advisory support for investments between India and Micronesia-Federated States.
Guam is a U.S. territory located in the western Pacific Ocean with a population of 160,000, most of whom live in urban areas. The majority of residents are Christian and of Chamorro, Filipino, or other Pacific Islander descent. Guam has a democratically-elected governor but is ultimately governed by the U.S. federal government. Its economy relies on tourism and U.S. military spending, with key exports including food, alcohol, and transportation equipment to countries like Japan and the Philippines. Future growth is expected from an increase in tourism and an upcoming military buildup.
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Guam was historically located in the Mariana Archipelago southeast of Tokyo, with the primary language being Chamorro and Japanese. The government was unstable with a frail economy based on service industries before U.S. influence. In 1898, the U.S. imperialized Guam through the Treaty of Paris, formally purchasing it from Spain in 1899 and establishing English schools. The U.S. then governed Guam through the Navy and improved infrastructure like agriculture, but Guam remained a U.S. territory without independence. Over a century later, the U.S. still controls over a third of Guam's land, and it remains an unincorporated territory as a self-determination movement seeks sovereignty.
Donald Trump is an American real estate developer and businessman who owns the Trump Organization. Some of his business ventures include real estate development, hospitality, entertainment, and branding deals. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and took over his father's real estate business in 1971. Trump is known for his lavish lifestyle and real estate projects in New York City as well as his reality television show The Apprentice. While some of his ventures have ended in bankruptcy, he prides himself on his ability to recover from setbacks and think ambitiously.
Donald Trump was born in 1946 in Queens, New York. He is the CEO of the Trump Organization, a large real estate development company based in New York City. Some of the Trump Organization's holdings include hotels, golf courses, and casinos. One of their most successful casinos is the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Trump is also the executive producer and host of the television show "The Apprentice".
This document provides an overview of key people in Donald Trump's administration, including family members and advisors. It outlines biographies of Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump. It also profiles powerful advisors and supporters such as Mike Pence, Reince Priebus, Steve Bannon, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, Jeff Sessions, and Mike Huckabee. The document groups the individuals and provides affiliations for each to help understand the relationships that may influence the Trump administration.
1. The Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) funded 67 projects worth P40.98 million in the past fiscal year, focusing on large grants and community-led conservation projects.
2. FPE formulated a new 10-year strategic plan from 2015-2025 to take a longer view of conservation needs and align goals with national and global targets. They also aim to double the size of their trust fund to P60 million per year to sustain environmental projects long-term.
3. FPE strengthened partnerships with development organizations, providing additional P20.66 million in project funding. They also improved knowledge management through an online grants system and initiated disaster risk reduction in vulnerable sites impacted by climate change.
FPE funded 67 projects worth P40.98 million in the past fiscal year, focusing on large grants and community-led projects in key biodiversity areas. A new 10-year strategic plan was formulated to align goals with conservation targets and double the trust fund size to P60 million annually by 2025. Initiatives included promoting sustainable livelihoods, strengthening partners' financial management, and developing a knowledge management system including an online grants platform. Going forward, FPE will integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into selected vulnerable sites. The organization aims to be a leader in actions for healthy ecosystems and resilient communities.
The Green Climate Fund Board met in Indonesia to advance key operations and make progress on essential requirements. The Board agreed on parameters for allocating resources including aiming for a 50:50 balance between mitigation and adaptation over time and a floor of 50% of adaptation funds going to vulnerable countries. The Board also discussed frameworks for results, risks, investments, and accreditation. Speaking after, the Board co-chairs and an Indonesian official emphasized the Fund's role in helping developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
1. The document seeks participation from power companies in a new initiative to reclaim abandoned mine lands to support President Bush's approach to addressing greenhouse gases through tree planting and carbon sequestration.
2. The initiative would form an organization to consider funding one or more abandoned mine land restoration projects involving tree planting.
3. An informational meeting would be held in late September 2002 to discuss the initiative and begin organizational planning.
Presentation by Florence Bernard and Slayde Hawkins.
PES may be prohibited by Constitution or law. This presentation discusses how policy may affect the implementation of PES and REDD projects.
GEF Third Biennial International Waters Conference 2005: Legal Frameworks and...Iwl Pcu
Objectives of the convention
The overall objective is:
To promote regional co-operation to manage Lake Tanganyika sustainably, and this includes managing activities within the Lake basin which affect, or have the potential to affect, the Lake.
The document provides an overview and history of mutual funds in India. It discusses the evolution of mutual funds starting from Unit Trust of India in 1964 to the present day industry with many public and private players. It also outlines the key phases of growth such as entry of public sector funds in 1987, private sector funds in 1993, and increased regulation by SEBI in 1996. Currently, the Indian mutual fund industry has grown significantly with over Rs. 10 lakh crores in assets under management as of March 2006.
World Wildlife Fund Banking on Cod: Finance Lab at the Social Finance Forum 2012Social Finance
The document discusses WWF's strategy to generate new sources of financing for sustainable fisheries by raising the "sunken billions" lost annually from depleted fisheries stocks. It proposes creating a financial institution that provides loans to fishery enterprises implementing management measures, to be repaid from increased catches and ecosystem services as stocks recover over time. A pilot program is proposed for Newfoundland's Grand Banks fishery, where recovered fish stocks could generate $1 billion annually. However, scaling the initiative poses challenges around balancing impact versus financial viability. The key question is how to structure an early success that can both prove the model and expand its application.
The document is the 2003 annual report for Devens, a former military base that is being redeveloped. It provides an overview of Devens' progress in 2003, including economic development, new businesses, housing development, education, and environmental cleanup efforts. It also analyzes Devens' development status and projected buildout, current economic conditions, and estimates return on investment for the state's funding of Devens' redevelopment.
This document summarizes Indonesia's plans to develop a sustainable blue economy sector through strategic financing initiatives. It outlines opportunities in marine-based economic activities that could reduce poverty and help achieve SDG targets. Key points include:
- Identifying blue economy sectors in Indonesia with potential for public and private investment to close an estimated financing gap of $97.4-231.3 billion by 2030.
- Developing eligibility criteria to assess blue projects and recommend suitable financial instruments like blue bonds, impact investments, and sustainability-linked bonds and deals.
- Expected impacts are doubling blue economy contribution to GDP, creating sustainable and job-generating ocean industries, and supporting conservation of ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs.
Slide show describing the founding and operation of the nation's oldest self-sustaining regional service center for non-profit land conservation trusts, The Compact of Cape COd Cosnervation Trusts, Inc., founded 1986
Payments for watershed services the bellagio conversationsInvan Perez
24 individuals from 13 countries met at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center in Italy to discuss lessons learned from payments for watershed services (PWS) schemes. The goal was to consider how experiences with PWS schemes could improve watershed management efficiency. Participants included practitioners implementing PWS, researchers studying PWS, and investors in PWS. They had experience with 9 PWS schemes and knowledge of 15 more. The resulting "Bellagio Conversations" aimed to shed light on important PWS issues and encourage others to address PWS opportunities and challenges. Experiences with PWS to date demonstrate variations in conditionality, payment forms, and government involvement, while interest in the PWS concept grows.
This document provides a summary of a meeting to discuss progress and challenges in implementing National Agriculture Investment Plans (NAIPs) under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Key points discussed included: progress achieving CAADP milestones, results from a stocktaking exercise on NAIP implementation, challenges facing implementation, and ways to improve donor coordination, harmonization and alignment. Country representatives identified priority issues like private sector participation, monitoring and evaluation, and policy reforms to strengthen implementation over the next 10 years.
The environment is the natural surroundings that surround us. It is all around us, affecting our lives and shaping the world we live in. Our environment is a complex system of air, land, water and living things that interact with each other and are ultimately shaped by human activity.
Rights, rewards and responsibilities: the future of Land Stewardship. Land re...Dr. Joshua Zake
This presentation was prepared and delivered during a 2-days preparatory workshop to inform and raise awareness of stakeholders and to review country position paper on key priority negotiation issues at Conference of Parties (CoP) 15, that is due in in Abidjan, Ivory Cost from 9 - 20 May 2022. This was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization.
The presentation highlight some key issues and recommendations for reflection ahead of the CoP 15.
Guam is a U.S. territory located in the western Pacific Ocean with a population of 160,000, most of whom live in urban areas. The majority of residents are Christian and of Chamorro, Filipino, or other Pacific Islander descent. Guam has a democratically-elected governor but is ultimately governed by the U.S. federal government. Its economy relies on tourism and U.S. military spending, with key exports including food, alcohol, and transportation equipment to countries like Japan and the Philippines. Future growth is expected from an increase in tourism and an upcoming military buildup.
Stereotyping, Muslim Stereotyping & Islamophobia by Abid ZafarAbid Zafar
This presentation is related to the Stereotyping, Muslim Stereotyping and Islamophobia Factors which are specifically designed for Muslims in the Western Media by the great help of American Right wing Politicians and Think Tanks as well...
Guam was historically located in the Mariana Archipelago southeast of Tokyo, with the primary language being Chamorro and Japanese. The government was unstable with a frail economy based on service industries before U.S. influence. In 1898, the U.S. imperialized Guam through the Treaty of Paris, formally purchasing it from Spain in 1899 and establishing English schools. The U.S. then governed Guam through the Navy and improved infrastructure like agriculture, but Guam remained a U.S. territory without independence. Over a century later, the U.S. still controls over a third of Guam's land, and it remains an unincorporated territory as a self-determination movement seeks sovereignty.
Donald Trump is an American real estate developer and businessman who owns the Trump Organization. Some of his business ventures include real estate development, hospitality, entertainment, and branding deals. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and took over his father's real estate business in 1971. Trump is known for his lavish lifestyle and real estate projects in New York City as well as his reality television show The Apprentice. While some of his ventures have ended in bankruptcy, he prides himself on his ability to recover from setbacks and think ambitiously.
Donald Trump was born in 1946 in Queens, New York. He is the CEO of the Trump Organization, a large real estate development company based in New York City. Some of the Trump Organization's holdings include hotels, golf courses, and casinos. One of their most successful casinos is the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Trump is also the executive producer and host of the television show "The Apprentice".
This document provides an overview of key people in Donald Trump's administration, including family members and advisors. It outlines biographies of Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump. It also profiles powerful advisors and supporters such as Mike Pence, Reince Priebus, Steve Bannon, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, Jeff Sessions, and Mike Huckabee. The document groups the individuals and provides affiliations for each to help understand the relationships that may influence the Trump administration.
1. The Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) funded 67 projects worth P40.98 million in the past fiscal year, focusing on large grants and community-led conservation projects.
2. FPE formulated a new 10-year strategic plan from 2015-2025 to take a longer view of conservation needs and align goals with national and global targets. They also aim to double the size of their trust fund to P60 million per year to sustain environmental projects long-term.
3. FPE strengthened partnerships with development organizations, providing additional P20.66 million in project funding. They also improved knowledge management through an online grants system and initiated disaster risk reduction in vulnerable sites impacted by climate change.
FPE funded 67 projects worth P40.98 million in the past fiscal year, focusing on large grants and community-led projects in key biodiversity areas. A new 10-year strategic plan was formulated to align goals with conservation targets and double the trust fund size to P60 million annually by 2025. Initiatives included promoting sustainable livelihoods, strengthening partners' financial management, and developing a knowledge management system including an online grants platform. Going forward, FPE will integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into selected vulnerable sites. The organization aims to be a leader in actions for healthy ecosystems and resilient communities.
The Green Climate Fund Board met in Indonesia to advance key operations and make progress on essential requirements. The Board agreed on parameters for allocating resources including aiming for a 50:50 balance between mitigation and adaptation over time and a floor of 50% of adaptation funds going to vulnerable countries. The Board also discussed frameworks for results, risks, investments, and accreditation. Speaking after, the Board co-chairs and an Indonesian official emphasized the Fund's role in helping developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
1. The document seeks participation from power companies in a new initiative to reclaim abandoned mine lands to support President Bush's approach to addressing greenhouse gases through tree planting and carbon sequestration.
2. The initiative would form an organization to consider funding one or more abandoned mine land restoration projects involving tree planting.
3. An informational meeting would be held in late September 2002 to discuss the initiative and begin organizational planning.
Presentation by Florence Bernard and Slayde Hawkins.
PES may be prohibited by Constitution or law. This presentation discusses how policy may affect the implementation of PES and REDD projects.
GEF Third Biennial International Waters Conference 2005: Legal Frameworks and...Iwl Pcu
Objectives of the convention
The overall objective is:
To promote regional co-operation to manage Lake Tanganyika sustainably, and this includes managing activities within the Lake basin which affect, or have the potential to affect, the Lake.
The document provides an overview and history of mutual funds in India. It discusses the evolution of mutual funds starting from Unit Trust of India in 1964 to the present day industry with many public and private players. It also outlines the key phases of growth such as entry of public sector funds in 1987, private sector funds in 1993, and increased regulation by SEBI in 1996. Currently, the Indian mutual fund industry has grown significantly with over Rs. 10 lakh crores in assets under management as of March 2006.
World Wildlife Fund Banking on Cod: Finance Lab at the Social Finance Forum 2012Social Finance
The document discusses WWF's strategy to generate new sources of financing for sustainable fisheries by raising the "sunken billions" lost annually from depleted fisheries stocks. It proposes creating a financial institution that provides loans to fishery enterprises implementing management measures, to be repaid from increased catches and ecosystem services as stocks recover over time. A pilot program is proposed for Newfoundland's Grand Banks fishery, where recovered fish stocks could generate $1 billion annually. However, scaling the initiative poses challenges around balancing impact versus financial viability. The key question is how to structure an early success that can both prove the model and expand its application.
The document is the 2003 annual report for Devens, a former military base that is being redeveloped. It provides an overview of Devens' progress in 2003, including economic development, new businesses, housing development, education, and environmental cleanup efforts. It also analyzes Devens' development status and projected buildout, current economic conditions, and estimates return on investment for the state's funding of Devens' redevelopment.
This document summarizes Indonesia's plans to develop a sustainable blue economy sector through strategic financing initiatives. It outlines opportunities in marine-based economic activities that could reduce poverty and help achieve SDG targets. Key points include:
- Identifying blue economy sectors in Indonesia with potential for public and private investment to close an estimated financing gap of $97.4-231.3 billion by 2030.
- Developing eligibility criteria to assess blue projects and recommend suitable financial instruments like blue bonds, impact investments, and sustainability-linked bonds and deals.
- Expected impacts are doubling blue economy contribution to GDP, creating sustainable and job-generating ocean industries, and supporting conservation of ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs.
Slide show describing the founding and operation of the nation's oldest self-sustaining regional service center for non-profit land conservation trusts, The Compact of Cape COd Cosnervation Trusts, Inc., founded 1986
Payments for watershed services the bellagio conversationsInvan Perez
24 individuals from 13 countries met at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center in Italy to discuss lessons learned from payments for watershed services (PWS) schemes. The goal was to consider how experiences with PWS schemes could improve watershed management efficiency. Participants included practitioners implementing PWS, researchers studying PWS, and investors in PWS. They had experience with 9 PWS schemes and knowledge of 15 more. The resulting "Bellagio Conversations" aimed to shed light on important PWS issues and encourage others to address PWS opportunities and challenges. Experiences with PWS to date demonstrate variations in conditionality, payment forms, and government involvement, while interest in the PWS concept grows.
This document provides a summary of a meeting to discuss progress and challenges in implementing National Agriculture Investment Plans (NAIPs) under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Key points discussed included: progress achieving CAADP milestones, results from a stocktaking exercise on NAIP implementation, challenges facing implementation, and ways to improve donor coordination, harmonization and alignment. Country representatives identified priority issues like private sector participation, monitoring and evaluation, and policy reforms to strengthen implementation over the next 10 years.
The environment is the natural surroundings that surround us. It is all around us, affecting our lives and shaping the world we live in. Our environment is a complex system of air, land, water and living things that interact with each other and are ultimately shaped by human activity.
Rights, rewards and responsibilities: the future of Land Stewardship. Land re...Dr. Joshua Zake
This presentation was prepared and delivered during a 2-days preparatory workshop to inform and raise awareness of stakeholders and to review country position paper on key priority negotiation issues at Conference of Parties (CoP) 15, that is due in in Abidjan, Ivory Cost from 9 - 20 May 2022. This was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization.
The presentation highlight some key issues and recommendations for reflection ahead of the CoP 15.
This document discusses the importance of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for indigenous communities in the Mekong region. It notes that FPIC is recognized in international conventions and safeguards, and provides a framework for companies, governments, and CSOs to uphold the rights of local communities affected by development projects. The document outlines recommendations for obtaining FPIC, including making a policy commitment to FPIC, applying a consultative process, developing a code of conduct for company staff, investing in social development, and creating supportive policy environments and partnerships between companies, governments, and NGOs.
This document provides background information on the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development (LASED) project in Cambodia, which was implemented from 2008-2015 with funding from the World Bank, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Royal Government of Cambodia. The project aimed to distribute land to landless rural families through social land concessions to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty. It reviewed the implementation of the project and provided recommendations to strengthen future land allocation efforts and community forest management.
This document summarizes barriers that indigenous communities in Cape York Peninsula, Australia face in participating in Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) markets. It argues that the current environmental management framework delivers suboptimal outcomes and constrains indigenous economic development. Insufficient funding and lack of indigenous involvement have led to increased environmental risks. Multiple layers of environmental legislation greatly restrict indigenous land use without improving outcomes. Weak indigenous land and property rights also limit PES participation. A new approach is needed that recognizes local conditions and history, reconciles development and conservation, and enables indigenous communities to benefit from environmental stewardship of their lands through PES market participation.
The document summarizes several conservation projects and activities undertaken by the Conservation Society of Pohnpei in early 2012, including:
1) An annual bird survey conducted on Pohnpei and Ant Atoll in partnership with the University of Missouri.
2) The addition of 4 new species to Pohnpei's freshwater fauna by French scientists surveying the island's streams.
3) The completion of a strategic action plan by Pohnpei's Division of Fish and Wildlife to guide conservation law enforcement over the next three years.
4) A youth environmental awareness program involving a school garden project that received support from the U.S. Ambassador to Pohnpei.
This document discusses the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), which assists islands in addressing environmental challenges. It was created to [1] conserve island natural resources that support people and cultures, [2] provide a platform for islands to collaborate on solutions, and [3] take high-level actions to address global sustainability issues. Islands are described as unique, diverse and vulnerable locations that support significant biodiversity and people. GLISPA works to inspire leadership, catalyze commitments, and facilitate collaboration between islands to promote conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
The Micronesia Challenge is a regional commitment launched in 2006 by the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to effectively manage at least 30% of the near-shore marine resources and 20% of the terrestrial resources across Micronesia by 2020. In its first five years, it has established or strengthened 190 protected areas covering over 683,310 hectares and leveraged over $15 million in support. It aims to protect biodiversity and sustain local livelihoods in the region through a sustainable financing plan and partnerships.
The document outlines the organizational structure of the FSM Department of Resources & Development. It shows the Secretary at the top overseeing two assistant secretaries who each lead a division. Various program managers, advisors, officers, and specialists report up through the divisions and assistant secretaries to support the department's work in areas like energy, fisheries, tourism, agriculture, trade, and investment. Administrative and executive support staff also assist the Secretary.
The document outlines Japan's grant project to introduce solar PV systems in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) using 530 million yen in funding. The project will install a 160 kW grid-connected PV system, including a 20 kW system at the President's Office and a 140 kW system at the College of Micronesia-FSM campus. It establishes a committee to oversee the project and discusses schedules, equipment procurement, installation, training, funding procedures, and obligations of the FSM government to ensure successful completion of the solar PV systems.
This document contains national and state energy action plans for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The national plan focuses on promoting energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy. It includes priorities like implementing energy efficient appliances, conducting energy audits and assessments, establishing building energy standards, and raising public awareness through education campaigns. Individual state plans for Yap and Chuuk are also included, outlining objectives and 10-year action plans to develop conventional and renewable energy resources with a focus on solar power and improving energy access across islands.
The Federated States of Micronesia's national energy policy aims to reduce the country's dependence on imported fossil fuels and transition to more renewable energy. Key points:
1) FSM is highly dependent on imported petroleum for electricity generation and transportation, which represents over 50% of its annual budget and 20% of GDP.
2) The policy establishes goals and objectives around renewable energy development, energy efficiency and conservation, and management of conventional energy resources.
3) It proposes an institutional framework to coordinate energy efforts across government agencies and private sector stakeholders at both the national and state levels.
The 15th Micronesian Chief Executives' Summit was held in Pohnpei, FSM from July 27-28, 2021. Key outcomes of the summit included designating Guam to host the Office of the Micronesia Center for a Sustainable Future and establishing a working group to address problems with Micronesian pension and social security systems. The summit also adopted a resolution to develop a regional ban on shark finning and called for a strategic framework to implement marine conservation programs to establish the world's first Regional Shark Sanctuary in Micronesia by December 2022. Chief Executives also issued decisions and recommendations on health, invasive species, tourism, climate change, water and sanitation. Presentations were given
The document contains electricity production data for the state of YAP from 2007 to 2012. It includes monthly and yearly totals for electricity produced, fuel used, fuel prices, and residential/commercial/government tariffs. Electricity production averaged over 1 million KWH per month from 2007 to 2011. Fuel prices fluctuated between $3-6 per gallon during this period. Tariffs for residential customers ranged from $0.13-0.40 per KWH.
The document contains electricity production data for the state of Kosrae from 2007 to 2011. It includes monthly and yearly totals for electricity produced, fuel used, fuel prices, electricity tariffs for residential, commercial and government customers. On average, electricity production was highest in 2010 at 544,977 KWH per month. Fuel prices steadily increased each year from a 2007 average of $2.64 per gallon to a 2011 average of $4.11 per gallon. Residential tariffs also increased over the period.
This document contains electricity production data for the state of Chuuk from 2007 to 2012. It includes the monthly electricity produced in kilowatt-hours, fuel used in gallons and the associated price, the amount spent on fuel, and residential, commercial, and government electricity rates per kilowatt-hour. In 2010, a total of 484,146 kilowatt-hours of electricity was produced using 428,559 gallons of fuel at a cost of $1,495,858. The average electricity produced in 2010 was 857,118 kilowatt-hours using 61,223 gallons of fuel priced at $3.4936 per gallon.
This document provides data on petroleum imports to the Federated States of Micronesia from 2000 to 2010, including gasoline, aviation/kerosene, diesel, and other products. It shows the amounts in thousands of gallons and thousands of dollars for each product imported to Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap each year. Total petroleum imports increased from 2000 to 2010 but decreased in some years. The cost per liter increased substantially from 2000 to 2010 for all product categories.
This document summarizes a post-COP10 meeting held in Fiji from May 16-20, 2011 to review outcomes of the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and plan for their implementation in the Pacific region. Key points from discussions included:
1) Participants shared lessons learned from successful Pacific cooperation at COP10, highlighting regional achievements and the need to continue a unified Pacific voice.
2) Discussions established a basic understanding of important Nagoya outcomes and decisions for the Pacific, and identified capacity needs to implement them with support from partners.
3) Recommendations focused on strengthening future COP preparations through information sharing, and consolidating strategies, actions and partnership opportunities to
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia declared March 22, 2011 as FSM National Water Day through a presidential proclamation. The proclamation noted that clean water is essential to life but over 1 billion people lack access to it. It also recognized that the UN designated March 22 as World Water Day and that the FSM would hold a National Water Summit on that date to discuss water resources and management. The proclamation urged citizens to join in recognizing water's importance and protecting it for the future.
The document is a resolution from the Federated States of Micronesia establishing a National Water Task Force to develop a comprehensive national water and sanitation policy. It recognizes that safe water is scarce in Micronesia and threatens development and health. Despite water's importance, there is no overarching policy. The resolution creates a task force with representatives from national and state governments to draft a national water outlook, policy, and investment plan by August 2011 to strengthen water coordination and management across Micronesia.
1. The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is celebrating the International Year of Forests in 2011 by holding competitions and awards to recognize contributions to sustainable forest management.
2. SPC will present awards of $1000 each in three categories: a forest entrepreneur award, an agroforester award, and a forest leadership award.
3. SPC is also holding a poster competition for primary school students and an essay competition for secondary school students on the topic of forests and their importance to local communities. Winners will receive cash prizes.
The FSM energy policy aims to improve lives through sustainable energy and reduce dependence on imports. Its objectives are promoting socio-economic development with affordable, reliable, and environmentally-sound energy, and increasing renewable energy and efficiency. The strategic goals are improving coordination, ensuring conventional energy is safe and affordable, increasing renewable energy to 30% by 2020, and improving efficiency 50% by 2020. The action plan focuses on developing sustainable energy databases; coordinating stable, affordable conventional supplies; supporting renewable investments; conducting renewable assessments; implementing efficiency programs; and developing standards and regulations while improving infrastructure and capacity building.
The document summarizes power plant status and tariff trends for utility companies in four parts of the Federated States of Micronesia as of May 13, 2011. It provides peak load and base load information for Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae and notes government policy has impacted Yap's residential tariff rates while Chuuk has fixed rates for each customer segment. Pohnpei's operating costs have remained unchanged at 10 cents per kWh for over 10 years.
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1. D EPARTMENT OF R ESOURCES &
E CONOMIC A FFAIRS
Quarterly Newsletter
I SSUE 2: 2 ND Q UARTER , FY2012 Phone: 370-2044/3017 Email: dres@mail.fm
F ISH A GGREGATING D EVICE S YSTEM C OMPLETED , U NDER M ONITORING
As reported in the previous issue of pleted the deployment of the three FAD
DREA newsletter, DREA under- anchors on March 8, 2012. Fisheries staff
went the process of establishing a are currently monitoring the three anchors
Fish Aggregating Device System to determine if FAD system is ready to sup-
during the latter part of 1st and early port fishing activities.
2nd Quarters, FY2012, with the as- Photos:
sistance of FAD Specialist from the Top Right: On deployment, Josia Talley , Freddy
Secretariat of the Pacific Community Nena & William loading FAD anchor onto “Sinlaku”
(SPC), Mr. William Sokimi. Bottom Left: William Sokimi directing loading of
FAD equipments Bottom Right: Anchor
Funded by a Japan Grassroots Grant, dropped off at anchor location.
the FAD system consists of three
anchor blocks deployed to three
locations island-wide: 1) Okat Bay,
2) Sauksa, and 3) Utwe Bay. The
FAD system would substantially cut
fishing costs. With the assistance of
Mr. Sokimi, staff from the Division
of Fisheries and Marine Resources
(FMR), DREA successfully com-
D R . E LDON H AINES P ROVIDING A SSISTANCE TO DREA
DREA once again welcomed the assis- Interestingly, as stated by the Adminis-
tance of its good friend, Dr. Eldon trator for the Division of Trade & In-
Haines. Dr. Haines was in Kosrae for vestment Mr. Stanley Raffilman, the
about three weeks, from February to trip was not Dr. Haines’ first to Kosrae.
March 2, 2012. More importantly, this was also not the
first time Dr. Haines had helped Kos-
The purpose of Dr. Haines’ trip to Kos-
rae. It came to light that the idea of es-
rae was to provide expertise assistance
tablishing a micro-finance union was
to programs under DREA. Although
derived from Dr. Haines. The idea of
DREA in general reaped benefits from
establishing a micro-finance union came
Dr. Haines services, two programs pre-
to fruition and is what we now know as
L-R: KMU Executive Manager Kiaru Esahu & dominantly benefited from Dr. Haines’
the Kosrae Microfinance Union (KMU).
Dr. Eldon Haines services: Kosrae Home Improvement
During his trip, Dr. Haines was able to
Program (KHIP, or commonly referred
create a financial recording and report-
to as Housing); and the Kosrae Microfi-
nance Union (KMU). Cont’d on page 3...
2. P A GE 2 D EPARTMENT OF R ESOURCES & E CONOMIC A FFAIRS
W ORKSHOPS FOR F ARMERS H ELD
The Department of Resources & Eco-
nomic Affaires held five (5) workshops
for farmers in the second quarter of
FY2012. Initially planned by the Divi-
sion of Agriculture and Land, with
collaboration from the Division of
Trade and Investment, DREA staff
visited and held workshops in the five
(5) respective villages in the State:
Utwe, Malem, Lelu, Tafunsak and
Walung. Tafunsak farmers in workshop Remos Livae doing a presentation on Food Security/
Crop Propagation Services
The series of workshops was held for a cial development of agriculture.
period of five days, spanning over a
week. The series of workshops was Although more would always be pre-
held from Monday, February 27 to ferred, DREA saw satisfying and rather
Tuesday, March 6. encouraging participant turnout in
each village workshop.
DREA held the workshops in respec-
tive villages with the hope of improv- Staff from the Division of Agriculture
ing skills of farmers, as well as increas- & Land as well as the Division of Trade
ing and bettering farmers’ understand- and Investment presented and led dis-
ing of other essential information rele- cussion on various topics. Among the
vant to farming and generally commer- Tafunsak workshop participants
Cont’d on page 4...
K OSRAE L AND L EASE P ROGR AM : Q UESTIONS & A NSWERS
What is the purpose of Kosrae Who can apply for the Kosrae foreign investment procedures to be
Land Lease Program? Land Lease Program? permitted to operate business in Kosrae
and lease public lands.
Department of Resources and Eco- Interested parties are qualified to apply
nomic Affairs, subdivision of Land for lease of public lands under two cri- Were there leases already granted
Management, was mandated manage- teria: in the past?
ment of Kosrae’s Public Land Lease
· Homestead/Residential Lease As of 2nd Quarter FY2012, there is a
Program, as established by Land Lease
total of 20 public land leases, some of
Law 9-57. The Land Lease Program Residential lease term may be which are pending approval. Sixteen
was established with the vision of: requested/granted up to 40 (16) leases were granted and are cur-
years.
· Generating revenue for busi- rently in effect as of 2nd Quarter of
nesses and the State. · Business Lease FY2012. Additionally, there were 3
· Encourage foreign investment new leases with one 1 newly proposed
Business Lease term may be re- lease submitted. A total of over
and open opportunities for busi- quested/granted up to 50 years.
nesses to expand operations on 167,000 square meters of public land
government lands. Parties interested in leasing public lands are currently leased out to 16 leasees.
Establishment of a Land Lease Program for business purposes is generally quali- Where and how do I apply or ob-
would also be for the interest of the fied. Both local and foreign-based busi- tain further information on Kos-
Kosraean people in that the State, nesses are qualified under this criterion. rae Land Lease Program?
through revenue generation, would be Furthermore, there is no citizenship
more able to provide and improve on requirement for business land lease. Further information can be acquired
its services to the people of Kosrae. However, non-citizens must undergo from the Land Management Subdivi-
Cont’d on Page 4...
3. I SSUE 2: 2 ND Q UARTER , FY2012 P A GE 3
...Cont’d from Page 3: Land Lease ...Cont’d from Page 2: Farmers’ ...Cont’d from page 1: Dr. Haines
sion, DREA. Land Management Workshop ing system for both KMU and KHIP,
Unit can be contacted at telephone topics presented and/or discussed among which would substantially improve the
numbers 370-2044 & 370-3017, or participants included soil quality testing, services of these programs. In addition,
contact the Land Management Spe- planting methods (container planting), Dr. Haines was also able to extend his
cialist, Mr. Lupalik Wesley through plant pruning, livestock management generous services to other DREA pro-
email at wesleylupalik@yahoo.com. methods, and product pricing. grams, specifically the staff. Dr.
Haines was able to provide training to
However, interested parties can Other DREA Divisions were represented
interested DREA staff on essential
apply for public land lease at DREA. in the village workshops to address con-
computer skills; particularly, Micro-
Application or lease request should cerns or inquiries relating to their re-
soft applications.
be submitted and addressed to the spective operations or services. Right-
State Designee through the following fully so, as much information and knowl- Prior to his departure, DREA staff held
information: edge relayed onto the participant audi- a farewell lunch featuring tantalizingly
ence, workshop participants also raised desired Kosraean delicacies in appre-
Mr. Steven L. George
issues and concerns that were construc- ciation of Dr. Haines generous ser-
Director, DREA
tive in nature, which would go to im- vices, bid him farewell and wish him
P.O Box 600
prove operations and DREA’s services to well on his journey back home.
Tofol, Kosrae FM 96944.
the Kosrae populace.
A GRICULTURE & L AND U NDERGO L IVESTOCK S URVEY P ROCESS
Among the activities scheduled for was generated through livestock sales and Research under the Division of
the Division of Agriculture and Lands with Malem Municipality generating the Agriculture and Land, DREA under-
was to conduct a survey of livestock most with over $24,000 and Walung went the survey process, going from
and poultry in the State. generating the least with $1,600. The house to house, and successfully com-
2007 resulted with total counts of 4,909 pleted the data collection phase.
A livestock and poultry survey is con-
pigs, 7,700 in poultry, 21 ducks and 13
ducted every five (5) years to account The results of the recent survey data
goats. The total sales reported in the
for all livestock in the state. Accord- collection effort have not been pub-
2007 survey was predominantly com-
ing to DREA records, the previous lished to the public. However, the
posed of pig sales with over $67,000 of
livestock survey was conducted in survey and the results are currently
the total $69,000 generated through pig
2007. As so, another livestock survey under the review process and is ex-
sales.
must be completed by 2012. Accord- pected to be published in the near fu-
ing to the 2007 survey, over $69,000 Subdivision of Livestock Management ture.
E CONOMIC P LANNING H ELD G R ANT W RITING W ORKSHOP
The Division of Economic Planning senting groups from the four Municipali- other members of his/her group.
held grant writing workshops in effort ties. Although initial plans hoped to in-
The grant writing workshop was held
to assist Kosrae communities with clude as many members from interested
in effort to assist participants in the
their ambition and need for particular groups as possible, groups were re-
write-up of grant applications, and
community projects. The workshop quested to send a representative to par-
more importantly to further enhance
was held on Wednesday, February 29 ticipate in the workshop on its behalf
and improve grant-writing skills of
at the DREA Conference Room. The primarily due to limited space at the
workshop participants. MSGP grant
workshop was co-sponsored by the workshop venue. However, it was be-
format and criteria was used in the
Micronesia Small Grants Program lieved that limiting the number of partici-
workshop. As such, participants came
(MSGP). pants from interested groups would not
away with specific projects in mind,
be an hindrance to the effectiveness of
The workshop had satisfying turnout which would eventually be written as a
the workshop as representative would be
with 11 people participating, repre- MSGP grant proposals.
trained well enough to be able to train
4. I SSUE 2: 2 ND Q UARTER , FY2012 P A GE 4
2 ND Q UARTER DREA F ACILITATED E XPORT
It is understood that agricultural pro- 1.0, relative to the 1st Quarter of ers participating in this export effort.
duction, and the export or trade of such FY2012, an increase of over 1,000 lbs of
As stated by the DREA Export Coordi-
production is a vital component of the export volume and an increase of over
nator Mr. Hermis Tosie, there is de-
development of the State. $2,000 in export value was realized in
mand and market for Kosrae agricul-
the 2nd Quarter of FY2012. In summary,
As previously reported in DREA’s pre- tural produce. However, there were a
Table 1.0 shows increases in both value
vious newsletter issue, the effort to fa- number of instances where demand for
and volume of DREA facilitated export
cilitate trade of Kosrae agricultural pro- certain produce could not be met. As
for the 2nd Quarter of FY2012. Sustaining
duce is among the programs undertaken such, DREA encourages individuals to
the trend of increasing export volume
in support of the department mission of consider actively participating in agri-
and value is essential and would eventu-
achieving sustainable growth of per cap- cultural production and inquire with
ally require increased production from
ita income. As also reported in the pre- DREA on what appropriate produce to
farmers, or increase in number of farm-
vious issue of the DREA newsletter, cultivate.
trade of Kosrae agricultural produce is
currently conducted to a number of Tabl e 1.0 Vol ume & Va l ue of DREA Coordi na ted Exports
buyers in the Republic of the Marshall Period FY2011 FY2012
Islands. There is, however, ambition Volume (lbs) Value Vol ume (lbs) Value
and effort to expand trade operations to
include other potential buyers in the 1st Quarter -- -- 5281 $ 5,001
near future. 2nd Quarter 2166 $ 3,364 6309 $ 7,149
Table 1.0 shows the volume and value 3rd Quarter 6881 $ 8,773 -- --
of DREA facilitated agricultural exports 4th Quarter 5671 $ 6,743 -- --
during FY2011, as well as the 1st and 2nd Total 14719 $ 18,881 11590 $ 12,150
Quarters of FY2012. As shown in Table Average 4906 $ 6,294 5795 $ 6,075
NORMA O BSERVER AND K AIMAKI E MPLOYMENT O PPORTUNITIES
NORMA and Kaimaki representatives timeframe listed. Applicants for NORMA subject to the candidates passing the
were in Kosrae on separate occasions to Observer position were evaluated on Sat- training and further evaluation.
present employment opportunities and urday February 25th. Applicants who
Additionally, three other applicants
recruit interested Kosraeans. passed the preliminary NORMA evalua-
from Kosrae also passed the initial se-
tion were interviewed the same night.
As it is the mission of DREA to achieve lection process held in Kosrae and are
Three applicants were interviewed and
sustainable growth of per capita income, placed as alternates.
were selected as candidates to undergo
providing assistance to ensure employ-
further training to be held in Pohnpei: Other individuals also received good
ment for those qualified and interested
news subsequent to the recruitment
goes directly in support of the depart- 1. Osamu Tolenna
sessions. As result of its recruitment
ment mission. As such, the Division of 2. Singkitchy Kephas
process, Kaimaki recruited four (4)
Fisheries and Marine Resources staff 3. Sterling Edmond
Kosraeans:
have provided assistance to and actively
Selection for the Observer candidates was
coordinated the NORMA and Kaimaki 1. Jeffrey William, Tafunsak
conducted by NORMA & SPC representa-
recruiting processes. Fisheries staff co- 2. Zimbardo Jonas, Malem
tives. The three candidates departed to
ordinated recruitment sessions that 3. Reynard Elley, Lelu
Pohnpei on March 17th to undergo a five-
were held from Saturday to Monday, 4. Joseph E. Joseph, Utwe
week training and evaluation. Final selec-
February 25 to February 27, 2012.
tion and recruitment of candidates is to DREA congratulates the listed indi-
Recruitment for both NORMA and take place subsequent the to the five-week viduals and wish them well on their
Kaimaki were held during the same training, where final selection would be new employment.