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This plan outlines fifteen potential GHG mitigation opportunities - nine of which in the transport sector and six of which in energy efficiency sector – and estimated financing sources. The opportunities identified in the transport system include bicycle/e-bike financing initiative, biofuels blends in land and maritime transport, multi-model transit initiatives, electric vehicle network development, whole of lifecycle vehicle program, and land transport infrastructure upgrade for non-motorized transport. The opportunities identified in the energy efficiency sector include strengthening and expanding the standards and labelling programme for appliances, and capacity building for integrated energy planning and energy statistics.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This strategy is an addendum to the Kiribati 20-Year Vision which provides a roadmap to the implementation of national plans in the agriculture sector. The strategy seeks to increase national and household income, reduce poverty, ensure food security, and improve nutrition, health standards, and biosecurity. In comparison to the Agriculture Strategic Plan of 2013-2016, which it replaces, this strategy further aims to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation in the agriculture sector to enhance its resilience.  &nbsp;

The main purpose of Kiribati's National Disaster Risk Management Plan is to provide a framework for effective disaster planning and execution within a DRM structure, where the outcomes of planning are reflected in a sustainable development environment. The plan links together DRM, DRR, and climate change adaptation as part of what it envisions to be a holistic planning process, and explicitly recognizes climate change as a major factor in contributing to Kiribati's vulnerability to disasters. The principal function of the National Disaster Risk Management Plan is to define the phases of disaster risk management in Kiribati, which range from readiness to long-term recovery, as well as the roles and responsibilities of government agencies during each phase. It therefore defines general DRM responsibilities that apply to all government bodies, such as maintaining a log of disaster resources and conducting annual review of DRM arrangements, as well as specific responsibilities, such as requiring the Meteorological Office to monitor threats and advise the Office of Te Beretitenti accordingly.

The Kiribati Climate Change Policy is based on seven fundamental principles:&nbsp;</div><ol><li>Safeguarding communities and the country as a whole from the adverse impacts of climate change and disasters and ensuring a safe and resilient Kiribati with a healthy environment for all</li><li>Mainstreaming climate change and disaster risk reduction into development planning, policies, strategies, sector plans, and decision-making and budgeting processes at both national and local level</li><li>Emphasizing that adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk management are shared responsibilities that require coordinated, integrated, multi-partner, multi-sectoral and whole-of-government or whole-of-island approaches</li><li>Strengthening key institutions and capacities as a basis for enhanced action and measures to ensure implementation is conducted in an efficient manner</li><li>Focusing on actions that will strengthen the long-term resilience of Kiribati communities through sustainable environmental, social and economic benefits that combine the use of modern technologies with the preservation of traditional knowledge</li><li>Ensuring that adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk management are equitable, inclusive, gender-sensitive, community-driven and participatory, and reflect the commitments that Kiribati has agreed to under various multilateral frameworks</li><li>Strengthening and maintaining strategic partnerships both internally and externally</li></ol><div>It further establishes national priorities for climate change in ten specific sectors. Important objectives of the policy include integrated coastal zone management, natural resource management, food and water supply management, incentivizing renewable energy and energy efficiency, strengthening ecosystem conservation, improving public awareness of the health effects of climate change, implementing the government's national disaster risk management plan, and improving climate finance.

This roadmap aims to reduce fossil fuels by 44% in South Tarawa, 60% in Kiritimati, and 60% in the outer islands through the promotion of renewable energy and the increase of energy efficiency. It further seeks to promote and expand the use of renewable energy sources, particularly solar power, and integrate new technologies in the energy sector.&nbsp;

The Environment Act requires that the roles and responsibilities of the Department of environment with regard to climate change are to be prescribed by regulation. Regulation may relate to licencing and compliance; waste management and pollution prevention; and biodiversity conservation. The statute also requires carbon footprint scheme to be administered and listed in the regulation.

This Act sets out Kiribati's overall approach addressing climate change and disaster risk management. The Act is interpreted is accordance with nine principles, including to "ensure local ownership and that no one is left behind, priority should be given to community engagement, participation and empowerment which is inclusive of vulnerable groups and all people".&nbsp;
The Act establishes the Kiribati National Expert Group on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management. It is a multi-stakeholder coordination and technical advisory body for disaster risk management and climate change at the national level.&nbsp;
Article 13 assigns responsibilities to specific government ministries and agencies. Local councils are also required to form Island Disaster Committees or Taskforces.&nbsp;
The Act also establishes a Disaster and Climate Change Rapid Resposne Fund. Compensation mechanisms are also set out in Article 34.&nbsp;

Kiribati Enhanced NDC, Nationally Determined Contribution from Kiribati in 2023

Kiribati First NDC, Nationally Determined Contribution from Kiribati in 2016

Kiribati. National Communication (NC). NC 2., National Communication from Kiribati in 2013

48.8% reduction of emissions by 2025 and 49% by 2030 conditional on international assistance (compared to BAU)

13.7% reduction in emissions by 2025 and 12.8% by 2030 (compared to a ‘business as usual’ projection)

By 2017, climate change and climate risk considerations will be integrated in at least 50% of Ministerial operational and sector plans

By 2015, 50% of Ministry workers will indicate an increased awareness of KJIP Secretariat and coordination processes within line Ministries compared with 2014 levels

By 2015, at least 25% of policy and technical staff from line Ministries will attend communications training

BY 2015, Kiribati will increase international and regional media awareness of the KJIP by 30% compared with 2014 levels

By 2015, climate change related communication activities within line Ministries will increase by at least 30% compared with 2014 levels

By 2017, funding to support community-based awareness raising activities will be increased by 25% compared with 2014 levels

By 2016, at least three initiatives under Strategy 7 of KJIP will be coordinated

By 2015, at least two sector partnerships will be established and initiatives developed in Kiribati

By 2015, Kiribati will increase awareness of international community and development partners by 25% compared with 2014 levels

By 2015, Kiribati will increase awareness of villages and community sector by 25% compared with 2014 levels

By 2018, at least 50% of KJIP Communications Plan activities will be implemented

By 2016, Kiribati will add three solar photovoltaic systems connected to the Public Utilities Board's grid on South Tarawa

By 2018, Kiribati will recover 80% of the costs of maintenance and operation compared with 2008 levels

By 2013, Kiribati will reduce leakage losses by 50% compared with 2008 levels

By 2013 and 2018, respectively, Kiribati will increase the percentage of villages with water committees to 30% and 60% against a 2005 baseline

By 2010 and 2015, respectively, Kiribati will increase the percentage of the population with access to safe sanitation by 10% and 20% against a 2005 baseline

By 2013 and 2018, respectively, Kiribati will increase the number of households and public buildings with rain catchments by 15% and 30% against a 2005 baseline

By 2013 and 2018, respectively, Kiribati will increase the reliability of water supplies for urban areas by 20% and 50% against a 2005 baseline

By 2013 and 2018, respectively, Kiribati will increase the number of outer islanders with safe water supplies by 20% and 40% against a 2005 baseline

By 2013 and 2018, respectively, Kiribati will increase improved water supplies to schools, hospitals, and clinics by 50% and 100% against a 2005 baseline

By 2013 and 2018, respectively, Kiribati will increase the percentage of the population with access to safe water sources by 10% and 20% against a 2005 baseline

By 2013 and 2018, respectively, Kiribati will decrease the number of diarrheal and dysentery cases by 30% and 50% against a 2005 baseline

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