Federated States Of
Federated States of 0 Cover Photos Olivier L. Wortel Asen Marinov Carlos Cianghini Nathan Fitch Peter JM Konings David Panuelo Report Preparation Researched and drafted by Olivier L. Wortel Editing and assistance provided by Willy Kostka, Mary Rose Nakayama, Roseo Marquez, Lucille Apis Overhoff, Joe Konno and Marion Henry. Special Acknowledgements Expert background information provided by Margie Falanruw, Bill Raynor, Don Buden, Fabian Nimea, Michael Balick, Konrad Englberger and Lois Englberger. Other Acknowledgements Essential support and input provided by Patterson Shed, Katrina Adams, Martin Selch, Eugene Jospeh, Marston Luckymis, Dr. Tholman Alik, Kondios Cornelius, Alissa Takesy, Carlos Cianghini, David Panuelo, Francisca Sohl, Robert Jackson, Mathew Chigiyal, Gary Wiggins, Tim Schiedt, Charles Chieng, Vanessa Fread, Michael Gaan, Tamdad Sulog, Senator John Mooteb, and Senator Ted Rutun. Funding and technical support provided by the United Nations Global Environment Facility, United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Environment Programme. Dedication This report is dedicated to Sofia Elizabeth Raine Wortel and Kloie Juliana Sunshine Wortel, the future generation of environmental champions. Preface This is the Federated States of Micronesia Fourth National Report on the Convention on Biological Diversity. The report focuses on the impact of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan on national development prerogatives, particularly in relation to the minimization and/or reversal of the rate of biodiversity loss, which is the primary goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity; otherwise known as the 2010 Target. This report does not delve into each of the four State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plans – of which there are four – as these are the localized action plans which were developed out of the NBSAP, and are therefore considered part and parcel of the national aims.
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