The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially launched the Multicountry Programming Framework for the Pacific Islands (Pacific CPF) 2023-2027 today (31 July 2023) at Suva, Fiji.
The Pacific CPF represents FAO’s unwavering commitment to driving transformation in agrifood systems and catalyzing rural development across the Pacific region. This unique Framework is envisioned to bolster stakeholder engagement, engender a more programmatic approach, and amplify sustainability efforts.
Fiji’s Minister said: “The CPF charts a clear course towards strengthening the resilience of agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors across our region, preparing us to confront and surmount future challenges.”
Constructed in congruence with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the Pacific Islands (UNSDCF) 2023-2027, the CPF is a testament to FAO’s efforts to achieve to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The framework strategically focuses on three key SDGs: SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Significantly, the new CPF prioritizes: