Micronesia Conservation Trust Signs Landmark MOU with TNC and Micronesian Leaders at 27th Micronesian Islands Forum

Written By jourdyn Adams

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands – 03 July 2025 - At the 27th Micronesian Islands Forum in Majuro, the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) joined The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the governments of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau (ROP), the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI), and the U.S. Territory of Guam (Guam) in signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative for the region.

This MOU formalizes a shared commitment to assess and develop a long-term, sustainable financing approach to support the goals of the Micronesia Challenge and broader conservation and climate resilience efforts across the Micronesian region.

“The signing of this MOU marks a critical step forward in securing durable conservation financing for our islands and people,” said Mae Bruton-Adams, CEO of MCT. “Together, we are charting a path toward sustainability, sovereignty, and resilience.”

The PFP aims to expand protected areas, support sustainable livelihoods, and unlock long-term investments to safeguard Micronesia’s natural resources for future generations.

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