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National Policy on Combating Climate Change, 2007 Justine Conaty Legal Services Division National Summit on Climate Change Apia, May 28-29, 2009

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National Policy on Combating Climate Change, 2007. Justine Conaty Legal Services Division National Summit on Climate Change Apia, May 28-29, 2009. Background. The Policy was drafted to: implement Samoa’s international obligations under the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol; and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: National Policy on Combating Climate Change, 2007

National Policy on Combating Climate Change,

2007

Justine Conaty Legal Services Division

National Summit on Climate Change Apia, May 28-29, 2009

Page 2: National Policy on Combating Climate Change, 2007

Background

The Policy was drafted to:

• implement Samoa’s international obligations under the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol; and

• ensure Samoa is in the best possible position to deal with climate change.

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What does the Policy do?

The Policy sets out Samoa’s response to climate change.

It provides a national framework for effective and sustainable adaptation to the adverse impacts of climate change and mitigation of Samoa’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions.

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National Climate Change Framework

National Policy on Combating

Climate Change

National Adaptation Programme of Action

National GreenhouseGas Abatement

Strategy

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Policy goal

To enhance Samoa’s response to the impacts of climate change in support of national sustainable development goals.

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Policy objectives

• Public awareness and understanding

• Climate change information management

• Capacity-building

• Mitigation

• Adaptation

• Regulatory framework

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Policy benefits

The Policy contributes to the achievement of sustainable development through:

• Informed decision-making;• Environmental planning and assessment;• Targeted action on climate change adaptation

and mitigation;• International cooperation and partnerships; and• Strengthened national capacity to respond to

climate change.