(1) Facilitate the effective implementation of the objectives and guidelines of the International Treaty; (2) Achieve a balance between political will, strategic overview and effective implementation (i.e. policy development & implementation); (3) Strengthen the institutional capacity of the GLTFCA on various scales to enhance collaborative resource management and joint decision-making; (4) Support the effective development and implementation of GLTFCA policies, strategies, plans and initiatives to support an integrated, inclusive and climate-smart approach to conservation and socio-economic development in the region; (5) Leverage innovative financial resources and coordinate development partners to support integrated and improved management and technical assistance to key stakeholders; (6) Focus on park level collaboration and implementation and improved management practices to mitigate threats to biodiversity; (7) Provide for inclusivity and development of strategic and effective partnerships to ensure increased benefits to local communities from biodiversity; (8) Focus on both the collaborative management of GLTP and future development of GLTFCA; and (9) Achieve overall goal of sustainability, efficiency & effectiveness.