Traditional Knowledge and Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific
Pacific islanders have been dealing with a changing
environment for centuries. Adaptation to change is part
of the lifestyles of the Pacific community, and traditional
knowledge, values, and practices—or intangible cultural
heritage (ICH)—underpins the ability of the Pacific
community to successfully live and thrive in the Pacific
environment. In synergy with other scientific knowledge,
ICH may enhance the communities’ resilience against
natural disasters and climate change. Consideration for
culture should be integrated into reducing disaster risk
and adapting climate change policies, plans, and actions
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