Impacts of Climate Change on Young People in Small Island Communities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Simmons
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Young People ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Island Communities ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

scholarly journals The role of youth in the climate change debate

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Van Den Hazel
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Young People ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Sustainable Lifestyles ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face ◽  
Indirect Impacts ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Abstract The impacts of climate change are not distributed equally. Some people will experience natural disasters first hand, some will be affected more gradually over time, and some will experience only indirect impacts. There are data from the United nations that show the interest of youth on climate change. Close to half a million youth around the world have taken action on climate change through SGP [small grants programmes] projects in their homes, schools and communities. (UNDP, 2015). 84% of the surveyed young people agree that they need more information to prevent climate change. (UNEP, 2011). Furthermore, about 73% of surveyed youth say they currently feel the effects climate change. (UNEP, GlobeScan Survey, 2008). Some 89% of youth respondents say young people can make a difference on climate change. [UNEP, 2008]. But only 9% of youth are very confident the world will act quickly enough to address climate change. [UNEP, 2008]. Young people are key actors in raising awareness, running educational programmes, promoting sustainable lifestyles, conserving nature, supporting renewable energy, adopting environmentally-friendly practices and implementing adaptation and mitigation projects[UNFCCC]. Action by youth, as protest school strikes or speeches to the UN by Greta Thunberg, urge immediate action from governments, business leaders and school leaders. There are different reasons for this action by youth. The psycho-social impacts of a changing climate are generally under lighted in these reasons. Are the responses by society enough to minimize suffering and promote resilience of youth in the face of the challenging impacts of climate change? Or do governments and businesses enough while they increasingly seem to be moving toward action on climate change, as they proclaim to cut their own emissions or be active in their energy transition? It is not clear whether those actions are enough to satisfy the next generation of customers, employees and decision makers.

scholarly journals 'He understands me in a different way than others do'

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-34
Author(s):  
Firouz Gaini
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Family Values ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Faroe Islands ◽  
Small Islands ◽  
Special Relation ◽  
Island Communities ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Late Modern

In this paper a group of young people from Torshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, share their personal reflections and views on the ‘Faroese father’ in present-day society. The material from this qualitative study is used to examine and analyse the role and position of the father in relation to his family and working life, his masculinity and identity, and his general historic status in society. The main aim of the paper is to outline and illustrate a pattern of transition in Faroese fatherhood resonating new gender and family values, but also a social shift towards a (late) modern and diversified labour market with emerging female-dominated professions. Seen from the son’s and the daughter’s perspective, this paper suggests, the father’s place in the life of his children mirrors a very special relation associated with feelings of affection, safety, and guidance. Drawing on theoretical scholarship from fatherhood research in the tradition of critical men’s studies, as well as from anthropological family studies, this paper contributes to scientific reviews of fatherhood and masculinity in small island communities in shift. This study is part of the larger research project called Faroese Fatherhood in Transition (2018-2021) financed by Research Council Faroe Islands. Keywords: fatherhood, masculinity, family life, fishermen, small islands, young people

scholarly journals GRAPHIC - Groundwater and Climate Change - Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chloé Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Small Island Developing States ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

The purpose of this paper is to summarize the (I) current state of groundwater on SIDS, (II) potential impacts of climate change to groundwater on SIDS, and (III) importance of groundwater resources in climate change mitigation on SIDS. GRAPHIC’s SIDS studies are highlighted, including several from the Pacific, Caribbean, and other regions of the globe. This paper is part of a series of GRAPHIC publications following the release of the GRAPHIC position paper in 2015. Climate change Groundwater SIDS

8. Climate change and reefs

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Sheppard
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Symbiotic Algae ◽  
Local Disease ◽  
Island Communities ◽  
Intense Light ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Reefs are more affected by the damaging consequences of climate change than any other ecosystem. ‘Climate change and reefs’ illustrates how the impacts of climate change add on to, and synergistically multiply, the harmful effects of local disease and pollution. Warming of the seas and an increase of intense light overload the photosynthetic mechanism and symbiotic algae die. When these are expelled, the coral appears bleached and may die if conditions continue. The increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere also leads to acidification of the oceans, which reduces the amount of carbonate available to corals for limestone deposition. Severely damaged or destroyed reefs will erode, which means they can no longer act as breakwaters for island communities.

scholarly journals Indigenous peoples' displacement and jaguar survival in a warming planet

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Craighead ◽  
Milton Yacelga
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Adaptive Strategy ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Apex Predators ◽  
Island Communities ◽  
Biocultural Approach ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Non-technical summary Climate change threatens tropical forests, ecosystem services, and indigenous peoples. The effects of climate change will force the San Blas Island communities of the indigenous Guna people to relocate to one of the most extensive, intact forests in Panama. In this paper, we argue that the impacts of climate change, and the proposed resettlement, will synergistically affect the jaguar. As apex predators, jaguars are sensitive to landscape change and require intact forests with ample prey to survive. Proactively planning for the intrinsically related issues of climate change, human displacement, and jaguar conservation is a complex but essential management task. Technical summary Tropical rainforest, coastal, and island communities are on the front line of increasing temperatures and sea-level rise associated with climate change. Future impacts on the interconnectedness of biological and cultural diversity (biocultural heritage) remain unknown. We review the interplay between the impacts of climate change and the displacement of the indigenous Guna people from the San Blas Islands, the relocation back to their mainland territory, and the implications for jaguar persistence. We highlight one of the most significant challenges to using resettlement as an adaptive strategy to climate change, securing a location where the Guna livelihoods, traditions, and culture may continue without significant change while protecting ecosystem services (e.g. biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and water). We posit that developing management plans that strive to meet social needs without sacrificing environmental principles will meet these objectives. Social media summary A biocultural approach increases adaptive capacity for ecological and human social systems threatened by climate change.

scholarly journals Teitiota v The Chief Executive Of Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment- A Person Displaced

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Baker-Jones ◽  
Melanie Baker-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Refugee Status ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Island States ◽  
The Status ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

<em>Small Island States are the most exposed and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly sea level rise. Unfortunately, mitigation measures, building capacity for the vulnerable groups, or even the adoption of adaptation measures may not be a sufficient solution. Instead, resettlement outside their country of origin may in some instances, be the only alternative. With resettlement however comes other issues, not least are the grounds under which they might qualify for another countries protection. In this article, we examine the case of Ioane Teitiota, who in 2013 applied to Immigration New Zealand for refugee status under the </em>Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees <em>as a ‘climate change refugee’. His application was refused because he failed to meet the current criteria required to demonstrate refugee status. Teitiota’s case, reflects what appears to be the dominant situation of displaced peoples who apply for refugee status on the ground of the impacts of climate change. Aside from the Convention, it is questionable whether the rights of people affected by climate change are protected under international law. There are a number of solutions mooted for resolution of the issue of climate displacement however as yet, none have gained international agreement.</em>

scholarly journals Coal comfort: Pacific islands on collision course with Australia over emissions

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wesley Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Island States ◽  
Australian Climate ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
First Time ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change ◽  
Urgent Action

Commentary: During 2017, Fiji is president of negotiations under the United Nation’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).  It is the first time the talks have been headed by a small island developing country, and Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama plans to use the 23rd Conference of Parties to highlight the impacts of climate change on island states.  Even as Pacific island leaders demand greater action to reduce emissions, the Australian government is supporting new coal mines at home and a dramatic increase in coal exports.  This commentary focuses on Pacific leadership in the global fight to avoid catastrophic changes to the climate system.  It suggests determined diplomacy by island states may help shift international opinion in favour of urgent action to reduce emissions. However, Pacific states must first shine a spotlight on their recalcitrant neighbour, and avoid being silenced by Australian ‘climate diplomacy’.

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