Micronesia, Federated States of

CCAC Partner since
2021

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in 2021, committing to action to reduce short-lived climate pollutants.

Although FSM's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minimal, the country is faced with some of the most devastating impacts of climate change. For this reason, the government has been a longstanding advocate for climate action, especially through short-lived climate pollutant mitigation, to quickly reverse the effects of climate change.

As the original proponent of the amendment to include HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) under the Montreal Protocol, FSM has committed to accelerating the HFC phasedown under the Kigali Amendment domestically and internationally - helping other countries with the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Work underway in FSM includes a pilot training institute that prepares refrigeration and air conditioning technicians to work with new energy efficient and climate-friendly technologies. The country is also mobilizing financing under the Kigali Amendment to support more ambitious action.

The greatest chance of surviaval for island states and other vulnerable communities is finalizing our game plan to save humanity. This means rapid and focused actoin to cut the gases warming our planing, including methane, HFCs, and black carbon.

I humbly call on the CCAC to assist in catalyzing accelerated action, as they can deliver results through their multi-faceted membership that unites governments, scientists, and private sector actors.
David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia

The Strategic Development Plan 2004-2023 is FSM's framework to achieving economic growth and self-reliance. Since FSM heavily relies on imported petroleum, an important goal is to decrease the import and use of petroleum fuels by 50% by 2020, and instead, focus more on renewable energy such as biofuels.

Following the Strategic Development Plan, FSM developed the Climate Change Act in 2014 to address and integrate climate change action across ministries. The Climate Change and Sustainable Development Council were also established in 2017 to implement the Act.

The National Solid Waste Management Strategy 2010–2014 was developed to provide guidelines to implement an integrated solid waste management plan. Its objectives are to develop policies and legislation to encourage sustainable disposal practices, operate waste treatment facilities, and enhance capacity building. The plan is set to be updated and certain states such as Yap have already developed state-specific updated waste management plans.

Find out more about FSM's climate and clean air actions below.

CCAC projects

Other activities

Cooling

  • In 2012, the Office of Environment and Emergency Management adopted regulations to ban ozone-depleting substances in FSM. This regulation controls both the import and the export of substances such as CFCs and HFCs, and further prohibits the manufacture of these substances within Micronesia as well.

Waste

  • In 2013, FSM joined the Ha Noi 3R Declaration and committed to minimising waste alongside other Asia-Pacific countries.

Sustainable development

  • FSM's 2020 Voluntary National Review has identified key actions and documents under SDG 13 Climate Action that will integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation measures into planning. It highlights existing work in the country, such as its leadership in the Kigali Amendment and existing policies such as the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Finance Assessment.

Air quality
  

  • The Environmental Protection Act is a centrepiece of environmental regulations in FSM. It was established in 1992 but has undergone more recent amendments. It includes an expansive definition of air pollutants and includes the requirement of environmental impact assessment for activities that significantly impact air quality.

Contacts

Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management
Palikir, Pohnpei 96941, Federated States of Micronesia
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