Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Island Region : Policy Brief 2013

Abstract

Pacific Island countries are among those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The projected increase in atmospheric and sea surface temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, prolonged drought periods, an increased frequency of extreme weather events, and rising sea levels will seriously affect the lives of Pacific Islanders. It is therefore crucial that Pacific Island communities are armed with the skills to respond knowledgeably, prudently and efficiently to these changes.