1. Background and introduction Climate change is recognised as one of the most challenging issues to sustainable development in Kiribati. The Office of the Beretitenti/Office of the President (OB) of the Government of Kiribati has indicated the need to increase awareness and understanding of climate change and climate risk, and their effects on key development sectors (such as water, food security and health) to strengthen the resilience of i-Kiribati to adapt to its adverse impacts. Reflecting the Government's 'whole of country' approach, OB, line ministries, development partners and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) have together developed the Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (KJIP). The KJIP identifies and prioritises national and community actions within each sector, and indicates the level of investment required to support these initiatives. Facilitated through development partners and regional agencies, this process is coordinated by the OB and overseen by the Kiribati National Expert Group (KNEG), an advisory panel comprised of representatives from government ministries, NGOs and key partners.