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Some have specific mandates, such as the Mauritian NCSD's focus on the \"blue economy\" and ocean protection, or the Tunisian NCSD's program to combat desertification.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-002061#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There are three primary membership models for NCSDs: government representative, mixed, and non-governmental. Government-only models (e.g., Chile and Sri Lanka) offer high authority and resources but may lack long-term vision and independence. Mixed memberships are the most common, offering diverse expertise but facing challenges in reaching consensus and avoiding government dominance. 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