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Climate Change Economics and Finance Natural Resources and the Environment Meteorology and Weather
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The Tabwemasana Research Project was conducted from 2010-2011 in the Republic of Vanuatu on the island of Espiritu Santo (Santo) which is the largest in the nation’s archipelago of 83 islands. The study derived its name (with permission from the local …
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Climate Change Disaster Risk Management Meteorology and Weather Natural Resources and the Environment Water
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The Pacific Islands region is experiencing climate change. Key indicators of the changing climate include rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rising air and sea temperatures, rising sea levels and upper-ocean heat content, changing ocean chemistry …
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Powerpoint presentations to promote awareness of impacts of climate change and practical adaptations. …
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Erosion is the process where soft shorelines (sand, gravel or cobble) disappear and land is lost. Erosion generally comes in two forms; 1) A natural part of the coastal environment where a soft shore moves and changes in response to cyclic climatic …
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Climate Change Meteorology and Weather Natural Resources and the Environment
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The assessment of available remote sensing data indicates, that there is almost no potential for activities reducing deforestation within the CCA/REDD site. Reducing forest degradation by eliminating invasive weeds might show some potential for emission …
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At the first United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) held in Berlin in 1995, Atiq Rahman of the Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies gave an impassioned speech to the delegates and warned, “If …
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Climate Change Culture and Traditional Knowledge Education and Training Energy Industry Natural Resources and the Environment
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Project Brief CCCPIR Vanuatu …
Climate Change Disaster Risk Management Meteorology and Weather Natural Resources and the Environment
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This animation is a tool to raise awareness of the science and impacts of El Niño and La Niña and encourage Pacific Islanders to take early action in preparing for these extreme events. The film stars a comical and highly resilient crab and follows her …
Climate Change Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Disaster Risk Management Natural Resources and the Environment Social Development Meteorology and Weather
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Climate Change in the Pacific is a rigorously researched, peer-reviewed scientific assessment of the climate of the western Pacific region. Building on the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, this two volume …
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Using land is the basis of life for the people of Vanuatu. As the nation develops, population grows, threats of climate change intensify, and competition for land grows, there is an increasing need for appropriate and effective land use planning. It is of …
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The Coastal Change Toolkit focuses on helping communities understand how coastlines work and what causes coastal change, and supporting decision-making to reduce the impacts of coastal hazards such as flooding and erosion on communities. It is divided …
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Vanuatu is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change and disaster risks. The island nation experiences cyclones, storm surges, landslides, flooding and droughts, which may become more intense as a result of climate change. …
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The Ocean is a natural and dynamic bridge that connects continents to continents and oceanic islands to islands. It is also a bridge between the living and the dead and between people and the marine resources upon which they rely. It is the bridge of …
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This annex report captures and describes the various community engagement tools and approaches utilized while facilitating community based vulnerability assessments and CCA Planning activities for the project “Adaptation to Climate Change in the Coastal …
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This annex report captures and describes the various community engagement tools and approaches utilized while facilitating community based vulnerability assessments and CCA Planning activities for the project “Adaptation to Climate Change in the Coastal …
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Climate Change Culture and Traditional Knowledge Disaster Risk Management Education and Training Energy Human Settlements Meteorology and Weather Natural Resources and the Environment
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Learning about climate change the Pacific way A picture based education resource for students, teachers and facilitators. It introduces Pasifika as an imaginary island that is nowhere but everywhere. Pacific learners and explorers can find local …
Climate Change Disaster Risk Management Economics and Finance Education and Training Employment Energy Human Settlements Industry Natural Resources and the Environment Social Development
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This poster highlights the benefits for small island-based tourism businesses in Vanuatu to utilize renewable energy. It is jointly prepared by the Department of Tourism, the Department of Energy & GIZ. Attribution must attribute to GIZDepartment of …
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Mescal Midterm Review …
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Pacific Islanders are at the forefront of climate change; experiencing its varying impacts on coastlines, biodiversity, economy and most importantly on livelihoods. The conservation of mangroves and associated ecosystems is a key natural adaptation …