A/HRC/16/2 595. The Marshall Islands accepted recommendations 56.30 and 56.31, to continue to implement strategies and plans for socio-economic development. Increasing national data capacity had improved policy advice and highlighted efforts made since 2010 towards an updated national development plan, as well as a new national consensus under way. 596. The Marshall Islands accepted recommendation 56.35, to promote and protect the rights of prisoners and ensure that living standards and detention facilities abide by international standards. The delegation acknowledged the poor living conditions in detention facilities, and stated that the Marshall Islands was already considering improvements, including building renovations and rehabilitation programmes for juveniles, although resources were limited. 597. The Marshall Islands accepted recommendation 56.36 relating to climate change and noted the development of a road map and policy framework to provide a holistic approach and further partnership. The delegation expressed its disappointment that so few nations responded to the issue the Marshall Islands raised regarding climate change impact and rising sea levels, especially since immediate action could sharply reduce the long-term risks of climate change, which could no longer be ignored. The World Bank was currently undertaking a study on climate change and the human rights implications in the Marshall Islands. An academic conference planned for May 2011, co-sponsored by the Marshall Islands and Colombia University, could further address some of the critical and unprecedented issues in international law with regard to rising seas and climate change. 598. The Marshall Islands accepted recommendations 56.37 and 56.38, and had already extended an invitation to the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights. 599. The delegation acknowledged the need to make critical progress in key human rights areas, and stressed that the only barrier was limited means. It stressed that its own political will was not enough to achieve many of its affirmed goals under the universal periodic review process. It emphasized the importance of building capacity through partnerships, which required efforts to build bridges with local communities (recommendation 56.32). Unless it received such support, success would be limited or persistent gaps would be seen in progress at the next universal periodic review. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 600. Algeria welcomed the acceptance by the Marshall Islands of its two recommendations, on accession to the two human rights covenants and the implementation of human rights in the areas of education, health, housing and development. Regarding its third recommendation, on the establishment of a national human rights institution, Algeria took note that this would be considered at a later stage. Algeria called on the international community to show solidarity with this island nation and to help it to overcome its resource constraints, which were amplified by the impact of the financial and economic crises, as well as by climate change. Algeria encouraged the Marshall Islands to continue its efforts to overcome obstacles to the full enjoyment of human rights. 601. Morocco congratulated the Marshall Islands on its open spirit, demonstrated during the review, and its determination to follow the path of development and democracy. It noted with interest the efforts made to strengthen the judicial system, improve conditions of detention and reinforce freedoms of expression, information, religion, assembly and association, as well as the efforts to fight violence against women. Morocco was pleased to note that three of its recommendations had been accepted. It called on the international 190 GE.11-17059