Pacific media summit: PINA-SPC/GTZ Climate change workshop outcomes report (Port Vila, Vanuatu, 24-25 May 2009)

Abstract

This paper provides a report on outcomes of the PINA-SPC/GTZ workshop to progress media outreach and media reporting of issues relating to Climate Change and Food Security in the Pacific. It also emphasises the unique position of Climate Change in that it cuts all sectors whether it be rural development, forestry, fisheries, and in socio-economic developments of people in the Pacific region specifically in PINA member countries with special reference to flooding in tropical areas, and droughts in subtropical areas, which are projected to become more frequent and intense, together with cyclones which are expected to become more severe.