5th National Report to the CBD

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National Reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity

The report is structured in three parts. Part I provides an update to the status of biodiversity in the FSM, including emerging trends affecting biodiversity and the implications of these trends and changes on human well-being. Part II identifies the Map reproduced with permission from the Visitors Board (www.visit-micronesia.fm) Federated States of Micronesia – Fifth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity 4 country’s biodiversity objectives, discusses the implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (BSAP) and each of the four State BSAPs, and analyzes progress towards mainstreaming biodiversity. Finally, Part III links in the Aichi Targets and the Millennium Development Goals by assessing the FSM’s progress towards, and contribution to, achieving these international objectives. The report concludes with a section on lessons learned.

This report was prepared by the Micronesia Conservation Trust in collaboration with the Federated States of Micronesia Resources and Development Department with the generous financial assistance of the Global Environment Facility.