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The Republic of the Marshall Islands National Environment Management Strategy 2017–2022.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Capacity building Climate change Community management Data collection/reporting Disasters Education Emissions Energy conservation/energy production Environmental planning Environmental security Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Hazardous waste Land-use planning Marine pollution Monitoring Policy/planning Pollution control Precautionary principle Public participation Rainwater Recycling/reuse Risk assessment/management Soil conservation/soil improvement Sustainable development Sustainable use Waste management Agricultural commodities Fruits/edible nuts Food security Processing/handling Vegetables/legumes Nutrition Public health Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Coastal zone management Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Coral Inspection Mariculture Marine area Marine protected areas Protection of environment Protected area Alien species Biodiversity Biosecurity Endangered species Marine mammals Protection of habitats Protection of species Turtles
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
2017-2022.
Abstract

The National Environment Management Strategy is a national policy with a cross-sectoral approach. The timeframe of this Strategy is 5 years between 2017 and 2022. The overall purpose of this Strategy is to conserve and improve its environment for current and future generations, by promoting sustainable development and integrating environment conservation and the proper governance of development efforts. The key principles are listed for the effective implementation of this Strategy, as leadership and good governance; collective responsibility for the environment; indigenous knowledge, practices and innovations; and integration of the environment and development.

Full text
English
Website
evols.library.manoa.hawaii.edu