Created in 2006, the Micronesia Challenge is a conservation commitment made by the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the United States Territory of Guam and the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Micronesia Challenge’s ultimate goal is to manage at least 50% of near-shore marine resources and 30% of terrestrial resources across Micronesia by 2030.

In 2019, the chief executives renewed their commitment and expanded the initiative’s focus to include climate change, sustainable livelihoods, invasive species, and fisheries management.