Federated States of Micronesia and the United Nations sign Country Implementation Plan (2025–2027)

The CIP was signed by the Honorable Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lorin S. Robert, and United Nations Resident Coordinator Micronesia, Mr. Mamadou Kane, reaffirming the deep and enduring partnership between the FSM Government and the United Nations system to advance sustainable and inclusive development across the nation’s four states.

The CIP serves as a roadmap for how the UN system will collectively support FSM’s national priorities under the FSM Strategic Development Plan 2024–2043, in alignment with the Pacific UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS, and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

In his remarks, Resident Coordinator (RC) Kane described the new agreement as “a joint commitment to action—defining how the United Nations system will collectively support FSM’s national development priorities, ensuring that no one, and no island, is left behind.”

 

In his remarks, Secretary Robert added “the Plan reflects the realities of our island nation—where building climate resilience is not a choice but a necessity; where the active participation of youth, women, and vulnerable groups is essential to achieving sustainable transformation; and where strengthening institutional capacity remains vital to ensuring responsive governance. It is also a call to action: to ensure that our partnerships translate into tangible outcomes for our communities, and that our shared vision is matched by shared responsibility.”

 

The CIP is structured around four key pillars of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework—Planet, People, Prosperity, and Peace—each reflecting FSM’s national vision of progress:

• Planet: Strengthening resilience to climate change and natural hazards, safeguarding ecosystems, and advancing disaster preparedness.
• People: Expanding equitable access to health, education, and social protection, with special focus on outer island and vulnerable communities.
• Prosperity: Promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, digital innovation, and livelihoods that empower youth and women.
• Peace: Reinforcing good governance, human rights, and transparency to build trusted and accountable institutions.

FSM Cabinet Members, Government Officials, and Heads of UN agencies in the Federated States of Micronesia attended the Joint Steering Committee, representing the collective voice of the FSM Government and UN system. Their engagement reflects how collaboration is helping to deliver results under the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

 

RC Kane also emphasized the special role of FSM’s traditional communities in shaping sustainable development:

“Here in the Federated States of Micronesia—home to some of the world’s richest biodiversity, pristine oceans, and vibrant island communities—we are reminded that this nation is not only on the frontline of global challenges, but also a guardian of the Earth’s natural heritage. The traditional knowledge and leadership of FSM’s people have safeguarded these lands and waters for generations. In many ways, they are the original custodians of sustainable development, showing how balance between people and planet can be lived every day.”

RC Kane added that the UN system in FSM stands not only as a partner in support, but as one ready to learn from local wisdom and governance rooted in tradition and community.

 

Secretary Robert explained that “The FSM–UN Country Implementation Plan (CIP) now before us represents a culmination of collaborative effort, national ownership, and strategic alignment. It reflects our collective ambition to advance the FSM’s development priorities in harmony with the Sustainable Development Goals.”

Throughout the Joint Steering Committee, both co-chairs reaffirmed their shared responsibility to ensure that the CIP delivers tangible and measurable results through strong coordination, robust monitoring, and the active participation of communities, civil society, and traditional leaders.

“The signing of the CIP reflects both progress and renewal,” RC Kane concluded. “Guided by FSM’s leadership and anchored in solidarity, we can turn this shared vision into real change—strengthening the resilience of communities, protecting the natural treasures of these islands, and ensuring that every child in FSM inherits a future of dignity, opportunity, and hope.”

“As we move with the finalized and endorsed CIP, let us reaffirm our commitment to inclusive dialogue, mutual accountability, and principled cooperation. I am confident that through this process, we will strengthen the impact of UN support, elevate FSM’s voice in regional and global forums, and chart a path forward that is both ambitious and achievable.” said Secretary Robert.

Media contact:
Carlota Nunez. RCO Communications Officer.
carlota.nunezstrutt@un.org