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This pillar will support the Government of Albania to achieve the National Strategy for Development and Integration II priority 6 for greater connectivity in country infrastructure and the sustainable use of resources. The NSDI II adopts a broad definition of `infrastructure` comprising energy, transport, natural resources and the environment, agriculture, mining, tourism, and water. Investments are central to meeting the standards of the EU Acquis and are expected to expand opportunities for business and the economy, and to increase people`s well-being.
To contribute to this result, the UN programme interventions will support the Government of Albania to find greater balance in the use of ecosystem resources. The UN will promote knowledge and awareness about sustainable development and support the government at national and local levels to anticipate and cope with the effects of climate change, emergencies and disasters. Strong links with the NSDI II include:
UN programme interventions will work to build institutional capacity, data, and knowledge to integrate environment and climate considerations more fully into the national regulatory framework, and to develop new capacities and systems for implementation and compliance monitoring across major sectors. These changes will also support the Government of Albania to align national laws, policies, and regulations with the requirements of the EU Acquis. Specific efforts will:
» Support the implementation of environment policies and strengthen the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, with a specific focus on the poor and (female) farmers;
These interventions will also contribute to the Albanian Government`s efforts to achieve several SDGs such as 5,6,7,11.12.13,14,15.
UN Agencies that contribute to outcome 4 are: FAO, UNDP, UNESCO, UNEP, UNECE, UNIDO and IAEA.