Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) stand at a critical juncture in their agriculture and forestry sectors. As we navigate the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic instability, the need for a transformative strategy that ensures sustainable development has never been more pressing. Agriculture and forestry practices are not merely sectors of our economy; they are the lifeblood of our communities, the guardians of our cultural heritage, and the stewards of our environment.
Growing the Pacific: 2050 Strategy for Pacific Agriculture and Forestry: Healthy, Regenerative, Secure is the first-ever Pacific-led regional agriculture and forestry strategy. It represents an ambitious shared regional agenda for agroecological transformation.
Growing the Pacific nests under, and aligns with, the Pacific Islands Forum 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent provides the long-term approach to Pacific regional collaboration based on shared values and action in seven key thematic action areas. In particular, Growing the Pacific contributes to the themes of People-Centred Development, Resources and Economic Development and Climate Change and Disasters, while benefiting from developments across all seven themes.
Our countries and territories are diverse, with unique challenges, strengths and comparative advantages. The regional strategy does not override or subsume any national strategy. It requires translation and flexibility in application at each national level. By sending a clear signal of collective ambition to donors and investors, it is intended to assist countries in attracting the resources they need to enact their national strategies.
In spite of our differences, Pacific Islanders navigate by the same rising stars. For our allies and partners, development agencies and investors, we share this strategy in order to prioritise, align and harmonise our collective efforts towards a healthy, regenerative and secure Pacific.
