The adaptive capacity of the Tegua island community, Torres Islands, Vanuatu

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i The adaptive capacity of the Tegua island community, Torres Islands, Vanuatu This report assesses adaptive capacity in the Tegua island community in northern Vanuatu and examines the role of the ‘Capacity Building for the Development of Adaptation Measures in Pacific Island Countries’ (CBDAMPIC) relocation project in shaping it. May 2011 Author: Olivia Warrick Assessment team: Olivia Warrick1, Padma Lal2, Lendy Joel3, Peter Hoag4 1 Consultant, University of the South Pacific 2 Chief Technical Adviser, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Oceania 3 Area Council Secretary for the Torres Islands, Torba Provincial Council 4 Farmers Support Association, Vanuatu ii © Commonwealth of Australia 2012 ISBN 978-1-922003-91-1 This report was supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Pacific Australia Climate Change Science and Adaptation Planning (PACCSAP) program. The materi