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How will the US support the Pacific Islands Forum?

The United States will continue to support the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), ensuring it remains at the center of the regional architecture. The U.S. will elevate its commitment to Pacific regionalism by:

How will the United States work with the Pacific Islands?

The United States will continue to work with the Pacific Islands to enhance global ambition to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, accelerate the clean energy transition, and help Pacific Islands adapt to and manage the impacts of climate change.

Is the United States a proud Pacific Power?

“The United States is a proud Pacific power. We will continue to be an active, engaged partner in the region.” “The history and the future of the Pacific Islands and the United States are inextricably linked.”

What is the US Pacific Island strategy?

This national strategy, the first-ever from the U.S. government dedicated to the Pacific Islands, both reflects and advances that commitment. It supports the Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States and is aligned with the goals of the Pacific Island Forum’s 2050 Strategy. I. A STRONG U.S.-PACIFIC ISLANDS PARTNERSHIP

How will modernization impact the Pacific Islands' energy sector?

In addition to increased access to electricity and more resilient infrastructure, some locales are targeting as much as 100% renewables for their energy mix. The modernization of the Pacific Islands’ energy sector promises to strengthen local economies and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Why do small islands need a new energy infrastructure?

Islands – including those that make up the group known as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) – also need to upgrade their energy infrastructure so that it is resilient to higher temperatures, more frequent natural disasters and flooding related to rising sea levels.