1. CTI-CFF Development Partners
Message to SOM12

2. Recap of Partners’ recommendations to SOM11
Celebrate that solid foundations have been laid for CTI-CFF
Ratification
Establishment of secretariat
Appointment of Executive Director
Streamline priorities and institutional structures
Establish sustainable finance architecture
For both national and regional level work
Identify opportunities for shared messages at regional and global policy fora e.g. ASEAN, PIF, UNFCCC
 Need for clear direction and vision for CTI-CFF

3. Context
Since last SOM, CT Countries have been working to determine their contributions to and alignment with major global policy frameworks
Sustainable Development Goals (esp. Goal 14 on Oceans)
Paris Climate Change Agreement
Value in expressing outcomes and actions of CT not just in terms of biodiversity, but in terms of food security and economic benefits
 Need to demonstrate the contribution of the CTI to these broader goals to get greater involvement from other government agencies, private sector, development agencies and funding sources

4. Recommendations
Review Regional Plan of Action in 2017 (due to expire 2020)
Review of effectiveness rather than actions
Aim is to consider major regional achievements and weaknesses in RPOA and make recommendations for developing strategic direction from 2020
Review priorities for strategic action between now and to give focus to work plans – what regional actions are still to be achieved and are of high value?
Partners willing and well-positioned to support this process

5. Recommendations
Adopt consistent approach for Member oversight of Regional Secretariat
To ensure that Members provide support and feedback needed for optimal Regional Secretariat performance
Compare with other regional institutions (e.g. SPREP)
Regular meetings with subset of members
Member annual review of senior staff performance

6. Recommendations
Facilitate greater understanding of CTI decisions and constitution
Utilize workspace pages within CTI-CFF website to access and upload up-to-date documents and conversations
Maximise impact of external communications
Strengthen focus within communications materials on value-add of regional approach
Enhance promotion of achievements, knowledge products and lessons learned
Demonstrate tangible outcomes achieved through investment to date