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TargetsTargets for each objective describe specific and measurable activities, accomplishmentsor thresholds to be achieved by a given date. These form the core of any action plan,and serve to focus resources and guide the selection of options for action. Becausetargets imply concrete actions and behaviour changes by specific stakeholders, theyshould be the product of negotiation. For example, The Netherlands EnvironmentalPolicy Programme and the Egyptian NEAP both negotiate local targets with localauthorities and other stakeholders.TriggersTriggers are commitments to take a specified action at a future date. Where agreementcannot currently be reached on a particular target due to lack of information, orwhere a target may not yet be realistic given the extended timeframe of a strategy,it may instead be ‘triggered’ when specific conditions develop. This could includereaching a specified threshold for population growth or environmental damage, orwhen resources become available, or a given target is achieved. In addition, if astrategy has established first- and second-priority objectives, targets can be set forthe first priorities and triggers for the second priorities.Example:Target 1.1: By 2015, reduce the generation of household solid waste by 50per cent from 2000 levels.Trigger 1.1: If household solid waste is not reduced by 25 per cent of 2000levels by 2010, volume-based waste collection charges will be instituted.In short, both targets and triggers need to relate specifically to the strategy objectives.Action plan164An action plan is a framework of actions for achieving strategy objectives and targets.It states clearly how each action contributes to one or more given strategy objectives,and may suggest a relative priority rating (eg high, medium or low; or essential,important, desirable). The following types of action and their sequencing may beoutlined in broad detail: