The Sustainable Development Plan is a national policy with a multi-sectoral approach. The timeframe of the Plan is 12 years between 2008 and 2020. The goals of the Plan are (i) economic growth, (ii) improved life quality of all, (iii) environmentally sustainable development, and (v) efficient, responsive and accountable governance and public service. Agricultural production required for local consumption will be increased to ensure food security. Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem preservation will be ensured with special emphasis on the protection of endangered species. The adverse impact of invasive species on the ecology of the forests and native wildlife will be reduced. Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem preservation will be ensured with special emphasis on the protection of endangered species. The adverse impact of invasive species on the ecology of the forests and native wildlife will be reduced. Effective social protection will be ensured. Well-being of all Montserratians will be ensured through education, nutrition, physical exercise, sports, healthy lifestyles and engagement in cultural events. The health status of all will be improved with full access to required health care. Access to well developed and effective education and training system for all will be enabled to provide well-rounded and qualified life-long learners. Poverty and vulnerability reduction issues will be integrated into the public policy programs to expand opportunities for the poor to engage in sustainable livelihoods, and promote greater responsibility of families for vulnerable family members. Self-sufficiency will be enabled through economic growth to reduce the unemployment rate and poverty. A harmonious and equitable working environment, social integration and cohesion will be promoted in compliance with the labour laws and regulations. Additional support will be provided to the households with children. A stable and diversified economy will be enabled to ensure sustainable economic development. Due to its key role in the economic growth, private sector will be developed and moreover business environment will be improved to increase economic activities. Small- and medium-size enterprises will be supported by facilitating increased access to capital and strengthening of investment promotion and trade facilitation. Appropriate high-quality, economic and information communication infrastructure will be developed. All areas of tourism including cruise, residential, hotel, sports, eco-tourism, heritage and culture will be thrived. Furthermore private sector will be encouraged to participate in the international markets. Sustainable use of natural resources will be ensured through environmental protection. Land use planning will be carried out by taking into account the conservation and sustainable use of the limited available resources. The pressure on lands used for agricultural, residential and commercial activities will be reduced. Environmental health programmes will be developed including integrated waste management systems, with associated standards and regulations that will reduce the impact of waste on ecosystems. Environmental management will be developed to meet demands of current and future generations as well as to conserve its contribution to the economic growth. To this end, protection measures will be taken for the long-term improvements. The use of renewable energy will be promoted for electricity generation. Disaster risk reduction and management will be developed with special emphasis on climate change adaptation and mitigation to ensure environmental sustainability as well as to prevent environmental degradation. Risk and losses to all forms of hazards will be reduced by integration of environmental management and disaster mitigation strategies in development planning. Capacity building will be enhanced for the development of disaster mitigation and emergency response and management capabilities of government agencies as well as communities.
Montserrat (UK) · 2008-01-01