; (2) provide technical assistance to assist local government and civil society leaders assess risks to local infrastructure, especially those posed by climate change, consider and implement risk mitigation efforts and policies to strengthen resilience, and evaluate proposed projects and solutions for their efficacy and sustainability; (3) support investment and improvement in ecosystem conservation and protection for the long-term sustainable use of ecosystem services, especially those that mitigate effects of climate change and those that support food security and livelihoods; (4) invest in and improve critical telecommunications infrastructure and cybersecurity; (5) foster public-private partnerships and cooperation among stakeholders to mobilize private sector investment and innovation for sustainable infrastructure development and climate resiliency in the Pacific Islands; (6) provide technical assistance and capacity building to local governments and communities to integrate climate resilience into their infrastructure planning and development strategies; (7) develop and implement programs that promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the Pacific Islands, including through investment in clean energy infrastructure and technical assistance to local utilities and energy regulators; (8) work with regional organizations and governments to promote the sustainable management of marine resources, including through the development of marine protected areas and ecosystem-based management approaches; (9) foster partnerships between Pacific Island governments and research institutions to build scientific capacity and support research on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in the region