Identifying and mitigating risks to completion of small grant climate change adaptation projects: evidence from the Pacific

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.

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Managing Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific Region

10.1007/978-3-030-40552-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Climate Change Adaptation ◽

Pacific Region ◽

The Pacific

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

Climatic Change ◽

10.1007/s10584-016-1646-9 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 136 (3-4) ◽

pp. 477-493 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Patrick D. Nunn ◽

Kate Mulgrew ◽

Bridie Scott-Parker ◽

Donald W. Hine ◽

Anthony D. G. Marks ◽

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Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Climate Change Adaptation ◽

Pacific Islands ◽

The Pacific

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Exploring children's vulnerability to climate change and their role in advancing climate change adaptation in East Asia and the Pacific

Environmental Development ◽

10.1016/j.envdev.2012.04.001 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 123-136 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Jill Lawler ◽

Mahesh Patel

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

East Asia ◽

Climate Change Adaptation ◽

Vulnerability To Climate Change ◽

The Pacific

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

Journal of Water and Climate Change ◽

10.2166/wcc.2021.277 ◽

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.

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