UN General Assembly
2010

the Forum leaders in 2005 underscored the critical need for creating stronger and deeper linkages between our countries and for identifying sectors where the region could gain the most by sharing resources in the area of governance and by aligning policies. While we believe that we have made some excellent progress in effectively implementing the Mauritius Strategy at the national and regional levels, we also acknowledge our shortcomings, some of which are beyond our control. The growing vulnerabilities of our Pacific island countries are exacerbated by the impacts of the global economic crisis, climate change and natural disasters, and those factors affect our abilities to respond. Climate change remains the greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and well-being of the peoples of the Pacific. Continuing and concerted efforts by Forum members are being made at the national, regional and international levels to address the impacts of climate change on Pacific communities and peoples. The degree of urgency for real commitments to emissions reduction must be commensurate with the science and with the associated impacts of climate change on the