ABOUT
BLUE PROSPERITY MICRONESIA
Blue Prosperity Micronesia is a partnership between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Micronesia Conservation Trust and the Blue Prosperity Coalition. National and State governments lead with strategic decision-making and technical guidance. The Micronesia Conservation Trust provides
implementation support to government and international partners. The Blue Prosperity Coalition brings
funding and technical expertise.
PROGRAM
GOVERNANCE
Blue Prosperity Micronesia is implemented through a National Task Force. Member agencies include:
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Department of Resources & Development (Chair)
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National Oceanic Resource Management Authority
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Department of Finance
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Department of Justice
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Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management (DECCEM)
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Department of Foreign Affairs
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Office of National Archive, Culture and Historic Preservation
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Chuuk State Department of Marine Resources
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Kosrae State Department of Resources & Economic Affairs
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Pohnpei State Department of Resources & Development
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Yap State Department of Resources & Development
BLUE PROSPERITY
PARTNERS
PROGRAM
TEAM
Shanalin Lee Ling
Program Coordinator
As the Program Coordinator, Shanalin works closely with key stakeholders in advancing BPM’s work to achieve a more sustainable ocean in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Shanalin has previously held internships with the Conservation Society of Pohnpei and College of Micronesia Land Grant. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from University of Hawaii at Hilo. She also holds an Associate Science degree in Marine Science from College of Micronesia where she graduated at the top of her class.
Shanalin was born and raised in Pohnpei with roots in Kosrae. She spent her early years of education at the Seventh Day Adventist School in Pohnpei and graduated with the class of 2019.