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YAP STATE GOVERNMENT Environment # 7: Establish effective bio-security (border control, quarantine and eradication) programs to effectively protect the FSM's biodiversity from impacts of alien invasive species. achieved/being achieved Positive aspects towards the achievement of the Goal: • An Office of Quarantine is in place and implements effective bio-security programs. • An invasive species task force was established including other agencies DAF, MRMD, and EPA. Critical aspects were highlighted that may affect the final achievement of the Goal: • Limited funding and personnel are perceived as the core critical factor. Recommendations were made to support the achievement of the Goal: • Increasing the number of the agencies and departments involved in the eradication of invasive species was highly recommended. Environment # 8: Create sustainable financing mechanisms for environmental and sustainable resource initiatives (FSMES, NBSAP). strong impediments/being achieved Positive aspects towards the achievement of the Goal: • There are public fora and action plans that target the Goal: FSM Environmental Summit, National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (national level), Yap Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (state level). • The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) is successfully acting as NGOs funding collector and resources allocator supporting small local NGOs. • Establishment and support for effective management of several MPAs and locally managed marine areas (LMMAs) have been led and provided by YapCAP and the MRMD. Critical aspects were highlighted that may affect the final achievement of the Goal: • The minimal level of direct participation/assistance to individual/households due to the lack of skills to access financial mechanisms has been highlighted as a critical factor. Recommendations were made to support the achievement of the Goal: • There is the need to map through a comprehensive picture of all the initiatives that target and fund environmental issues. • Yap-Cap can play a very positive role helping communities to draft small grant proposals at the community level. 50 | P a g e
YAP STATE GOVERNMENT Environment # 9: Enhance and Employ In-Country Technical Capacity to Support Environmental Programs. being achieved/strong impediments Positive aspects towards the achievement of the Goal: • The Geographic Information Science (GIS) Summer Program of Queens College, South Carolina, is supporting the mapping of local resources. There is the perception that good technical capacity already exists. Critical aspects were highlighted that may affect the final achievement of the Goal: • Although there are people trained in environment related fields, there are limited job opportunities in this area. • Qualified/trained locals are migrating overseas seeking better employment opportunities. Recommendations were made to support the achievement of the Goal: • Establishing networks of cooperation with other universities through OPB and R&D. • There is a perceived need for continuous improvement in capacity building and technical support. • Local job opportunities in environment related fields should be created. Related MDGs MDG 7. Environmental Sustainability Target 7-A. Integrate the principles of sustainable development into policies and programs; reverse the loss of envoronmental resources Land area covered by forests % Water resources utilization (Yap proper) - Normal conditions - Drought conditions 2006-7 YAP 72% [FSM 89%] YAP 37% 58% [FSM] [23%] [37%] Target 7-B. Reduce biodiversity loss and by 2010, achieve a significant reversal of loss Area in protection status - Marine/Terrestrial 2010 YAP 10% / 0% [FSM ] [6% / 15%] Target 7-C. Have the proportion of the population without sustainable access to improved water sanitation Access to improved drinking water Access to improved sanitation Households with toilets facilities 2005 YAP 61% [FSM 57%] 2005 YAP 24% [FSM 25%] 2005 YAP 59% [FSM 73%] Target 7-D. By 2020 to have achieved significant improvement in the lives of urban slum dwellers Households with security tenure Figure 19 Environment & MDG 7 2000 YAP 98% [FSM 94%] 51 | P a g e
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