Strategies for Sustainable Development in Samoa's Economic, Social, and Environmental Sectors

National Priorities on Climate Change and the National Priorities on Climate Change and the Fisheries Sub Sector Fisheries Sub Sector Presented by: Abigail Lee Hang Presented by: Abigail Lee Hang Economic Policy and Planning Division Economic Policy and Planning Division Ministry of Finance Ministry of Finance

Strategy for the Development of Samoa Framework Strategy for the Development of Samoa Framework Finance Sector Plan Trade, Commerce and Industry Sector Plan 2011 - 2015 Economic Sectors Agriculture Sector Plan 2011 - 2015 Tourism Development Plan 2009 - 2013 Health Sector Plan 2008 - 2018 Social Sectors Education Sector Plan Law and Justice Sector Plan 2008 - 2012 Strategy for the Developemnt of Samoa 2012 - 2016 Community Development Sector Plan 2011 - 2015 Transport Sector Plan Water for Life 2012 - 2016 Infrastructure Sectors Communication Sector Plan Energy Sector Plan 2012 - 2016 Envrironmental Sustainability The Environment Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction

Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2012 Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2012 - - 2016 Boosting Productivity for Sustainable Development Boosting Productivity for Sustainable Development 2016 Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2012 2016 NATIONAL GOALS AND STRATEGIES PRIORITY AREA I: ECONOMIC SECTOR Key Outcome 1: Macroeconomic Stability Key Outcome 2: Re-invigorate Agriculture Key Outcome 3: Revitalized Exports Key Outcome 4: Sustainable Tourism Key Outcome 5: Enabling Environment for Business Development PRIORITY AREA II: SOCIAL SECTOR Key Outcome 6: A Healthy Samoa Key Outcome 7: Improved Focus on Access to Education, Training and Learning Outcomes Key Outcome 8: Social Cohesion PRIORITY AREA III: INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS Key Outcome 9: Sustainable Access to Safe Drinking Water and Basic Sanitation Key Outcome 10: Efficient, Safe and Sustainable Transport Systems and Networks Key Outcome 11: Universal Access to Reliable and Affordable ICT Services Key Outcome 12: Sustainable Energy Supply PRIORITY AREA IV: CROSSCUTTING SECTOR ENVIRONMENT Key Outcome 13: Environmental Sustainability Key Outcome 14: Climate and Disaster Resilience

PRIORITY AREA IV PRIORITY AREA IV THE ENVIRONMENT THE ENVIRONMENT K KEY EY O OUTCOME UTCOME 13: E 13: ENVIRONMENTAL NVIRONMENTAL S SUSTAINABILITY USTAINABILITY Strategic Areas Develop appropriate policies to guide sustainable development; Effective management of natural resources and the environment; Ensure optimum benefits from the efficient use of natural resources; Provision and dissemination of scientific and technology-based information for accuracy and timeliness of investigations, early warning systems and predictions to support the sustainable management of natural resources and livelihoods.; Maintain the balance among the three pillars of development throughout the national development framework; Reduce biodiversity loss. Key Indicators Percentage of land area covered by forest Number of trees provided under the community forestry programs; Percentage increase in lives saved and increased numbers of secured properties; reduction of percentage losses; Number and area of protected areas rises; Proportion of fish stocks within safe biological limits; Proportion of terrestrial and marine areas protected; Proportion of species threaten with extinction; Proportion of total water resources used. CO2 emissions, total per capita and per $1 GDP (PPP)/Index of GHG emissions Consumption/index of ozone depleting substances.

PRIORITY AREA IV PRIORITY AREA IV THE ENVIRONMENT THE ENVIRONMENT K KEY EY O OUTCOME UTCOME 14: C Strategic Areas Ensure integration of climate change issues and disaster risk reduction into core national and sector plans, policies and budgetary processes Undertake climate change impact assessments on sector plans and major investment initiatives to identify necessary adjustments and increase awareness; Strengthen the awareness and consultation on climate change at all levels including improved community engagement and understanding of the expected changes and proposed adaptation strategies; Finalise and commence implementation of coastal infrastructure managements (CIM) plans; Strengthening planning and capacity for Disaster Preparedness with closer linkagesbetween sector lead agencies and the DMO; Improve monitoring of climate change through centralized collection of data and information across all sectors to identify the direction, nature and pace of change and adapt plans accordingly; Develop appropriate financing modalities for CCA and DRR 14: CLIMATE LIMATE R RESILIENCE ESILIENCEAND AND D DISASTER ISASTER R RISK ISK R REDUCTION EDUCTION Key Indicators Number of sector plans integrating expected climate change impacts with identified adaptation strategies in place and being implemented; Development of a monitoring framework and base line data for climate change impacts and adaptation; Progress in implementing CIM Plans; Information reports on climate change being regularly disseminated through the media and at public consultations. Updated climate risk profiles

A AGRICULTURE GRICULTURE S SECTOR ECTOR P PLAN LAN 2011 2011 - - 2015 S STRATEGY TRATEGYFOR FORTHE S SAMOA AMOA 2012 2015 THEDEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENTOF 2012 - - 2016 2016 OF A AGRICULTURE GRICULTURE S SECTOR ECTOR P PLAN LAN K KEY EY O OUTCOME UTCOME 13: E ENVIRONMENTAL NVIRONMENTAL S SUSTAINABILITY USTAINABILITY 13: F FISHERIES ISHERIES S SUBSECTOR UBSECTOR S STRATEGIES SPO 4: SPO 4: TRATEGIES 4.1.1: Promote sustainable use of small Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) through sustainable catch practices; 4.1.2: Promote long-term sustainability of coastal fishery resources including the protection of mangroves and coral reefs; 4.1.3: Identify impacts of climate change on fisheries production and governance and develop mitigating strategies; 4.1.4: Promote Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (TMDP, CBFM, NAPA) 4.2.1: Develop strategies to mitigate sea safety during natural disasters and emergency situation (fisheries diseases outbreaks, securing fisheries asset, crew); K KEY EY O OUTCOME UTCOME 14: C R RESILIENCE ESILIENCEAND R RISK ISK R REDUCTION 14: CLIMATE LIMATE AND D DISASTER ISASTER EDUCTION C CONTRIBUTES ONTRIBUTESTO TO

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