Samoa has a "Carbon Neutral by 2020" goal approved by Cabinet in 2010, and there is consideration being given to a carbon neutral energy sector and a NAMA (Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions) in the energy sector emerging from Samoa's participation as a member of the Cartagena Dialogue in 2011. These initiatives are currently not well developed, but this Energy Sector Plan is strongly aligned with the general intent, encouraging uptake of renewables, increased distributed sources of energy and increased community involvement in the sector. A watching brief and potential involvement as these evolve is important to the sector.