Climate Justice and God’s Justice in the Pacific: Climate Change Adaptation and Martin Luther

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-113
Author(s):  
Richard A. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Martin Luther ◽  
Climate Justice ◽  
The Pacific

Climate change adaptation strategies for federal forests of the Pacific Northwest, USA: ecological, policy, and socio-economic perspectives

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 1185-1199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Spies ◽  
Thomas W. Giesen ◽  
Frederick J. Swanson ◽  
Jerry F. Franklin ◽  
Denise Lach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Ecological Policy ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Economic Perspectives ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

Promoting Peace Through Climate Change Adaptation

2019 ◽  
pp. 462-488
Author(s):  
Peni Hausia Havea
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pacific Island ◽  
Island Region ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The Impact

Climate change has affected people's peace in the form of impact on livelihoods, health, and/or well-being. Most of these peace impacts, however, are felt significantly by people who are living in the low-lying communities in the Pacific, who are within and/or close to the Ring of Fire. This chapter is based on a study of peace and climate change adaptation that was conducted in the Pacific island region in 2016. It took place in five communities in Suva, Fiji: Vatuwaqa, Raiwaqa, Raiwai, Samabula, and Toorak. It highlights the impact of climate change on peace, and then it indicated how peace can be promoted in the form of climate change adaptation for these communities. Based on the results of this research, the author recommends that peace should be incorporated into the Pacific islands national adaptation plan.

Spirituality and attitudes towards Nature in the Pacific Islands: insights for enabling climate-change adaptation

2016 ◽  
Vol 136 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 477-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick D. Nunn ◽  
Kate Mulgrew ◽  
Bridie Scott-Parker ◽  
Donald W. Hine ◽  
Anthony D. G. Marks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
The Pacific

scholarly journals A common conception of justice underlies Pacific churches’ message on climate change

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-101
Author(s):  
Philip Cass
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Climate Justice ◽  
Protestant Churches ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Media

This article presents an overview of the role mainstream  churches can play in mitigating the climate change crisis in the Pacific and their role in facilitating climate induced migration. It builds on earlier work by the author (Cass, 2018; 2020) with a focus on Fiji, Tonga and Papua New Guinea. Both Catholic and Protestant churches share a concern for the future of the planet based on the principles of economic, social and climate justice, which complement moral and ecumenical imperatives. The article examines what message the churches convey through the media and the theology that underlines them.

scholarly journals Climate change and hydrological risk in the Pacific: a Humanitarian Engineering perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Johnson ◽  
Philippa Higgins ◽  
Clare Stephens
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Scientific Uncertainty ◽  
Environmental Pressures ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Humanitarian Engineering ◽  
Convergence Zones

Abstract Pacific Island communities have adapted to floods, droughts and cyclones over many generations. Small and low-lying islands are particularly exposed to natural disasters, and many countries have limited access to water resources. Anthropogenic climate change is expected to further increase these environmental pressures. Any associated engineering response needs to consider the cultural, societal and historical context, and prioritise the agency of local communities to determine their preferred outcomes. It follows that Humanitarian Engineering, a discipline centred around strengths-based and context-appropriate solutions, has an important role to play in climate change adaptation. In this review, the interplay between hydroclimatology, geography and water security in the Pacific Islands is described and projected climate shifts summarised to highlight future adaptation challenges. A key source of uncertainty relates to the dynamics of two convergence zones that largely drive weather patterns. A broad overview of societal factors that present challenges and opportunities for Humanitarian Engineers is given. Finally, actions are recommended to inform climate change adaptation given the scientific uncertainty around hydrologic risks, and outline lessons for best practice Humanitarian Engineering in the Pacific. Enhancing data sharing, building resilience to climate variability and integrating traditional knowledge with convention engineering methods should be key areas of focus.

scholarly journals Climate change adaptation in the Pacific Island tourism sector: analysing the policy environment in Vanuatu

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Munk Klint ◽  
Emma Wong ◽  
Min Jiang ◽  
Terry Delacy ◽  
David Harrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Pacific Island ◽  
Policy Environment ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Pacific
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document