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This is a waste deposit/levy system sheet which is defined as an economic instrument that can assist in sustainably financing waste management. It is a small deposit that is added to the import or sale of the product. This deposit is refunded to the consumer when returned for recycling. A way to create a shared responsibility for the management of waste with both the importer and consumer, can also retained a portion of the deposit and any unredeemed deposits, are used to fund the recovery, recycling and off-shore shipping of the product.

The Federated States of Micronesia SoE examines major drivers of change to the environment that emerge from global, regional and national factors. It evaluates the main environmental pressures created by these drivers, and examine theri envieonmental impact. The SoE also gives actionable recommendations as a nation to improve the environmewnt for sustainable growth. The SoE Report is a useful refernce to guide natiomal development efforte and to improve livelihoods. Information in the SoE Report will help improve decision-making on the environment and in the allocation of resources to better protect the environment.

The Pacific Meteorological Desk Partnership (PMDP) is a regional coordinated mechanism to respond to meeting weather, climate, water and ocean services development in the Pacific Islands region.

Under the preview of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) five panels of experts in the field of meteorology and other related fields in the Pacific were established to serve in the capacity as an advisory body to the PMC on meteorological services for aviation; climate services; marine and oceans services; communication and infrastructure services and; education, training and research.

The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) is a specialised subsidiary body of the SPREP Meeting, transitioning from the Regional Meeting of Meteorological Services Directors (RMSD) during the 14th Regional Meeting of Meteorological Services Directors (14RMSD) in 2011, to facilitate and coordinate the scientific and technical programme and activities of the Regional Meteorological Services. The PMC provides policy relevant advice to the SPREP Meeting on the needs and priorities of SPREP members countries and territories in relation to meteorology, hydrology, oceans and related fields.

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) currently provides a range of climate-related services to Ni-Vanuatu. The Vanuatu Framework for Climate Services is principally guided by the Global Framework for Climate Services, the VMDG Strategic Development Plan, a National Stakeholder Consultation on Climate Services (NSCCS) and a series of one-on-one stakeholder interviews. The goal of the VFCS is to ensure climate services for Vanuatu are of world-class standard, sustainable, are reaching all end-users, and are effectively helping people manage and adapt to climate change variability and change in Vanuatu.

Suva Declaration on Climate Change - Issued at the 3rd PIDF Leaders Summit, 2-4 September 2015, Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji