Climate Change Adaptation in Pacific Countries: Fostering Resilience and Improving the Quality of Life

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Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Implementing Climate Change Adaptation Interventions in Remote Outer Islands of the Pacific Island Region....Pages 3-18
Customary Land and Climate Change Induced Relocation—A Case Study of Vunidogoloa Village, Vanua Levu, Fiji....Pages 19-33
Climate Change and Migration in the Maldives: Some Lessons for Policy Makers....Pages 35-69
Front Matter....Pages 71-71
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events: The Mental Health Impact....Pages 73-85
Preparing for Better Livelihoods, Health and Well-Being—A Key to Climate Change Adaptation....Pages 87-99
Climate-Friendly Adaptation Strategies for the Displaced Atoll Population in Yap....Pages 101-117
Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Vanuatu: The Art and Practice of Building Resilience to Hazards....Pages 119-136
Response of Marginopora vertebralis (Foraminifera) from Laucala Bay, Fiji, to Changing Ocean pH....Pages 137-150
The Role and Capacity of Government in a Climate Crisis: Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu....Pages 151-161
Response and Adaptation to Climate Change in the South China Sea and Coral Sea....Pages 163-176
Drought Modelling Based on Artificial Intelligence and Neural Network Algorithms: A Case Study in Queensland, Australia....Pages 177-198
Adapting Climate Change Projections to Pacific Maritime Supply Chains....Pages 199-223
Climate Change Adaptation in Pacific Countries: Fostering Resilience Through Gender Equality....Pages 225-239
Urban Resilience to Climate-Related Disasters: Emerging Lessons from Resilience Policy and Practice in Coastal Tourism Cities....Pages 241-254
Coastal Erosion Monitoring on Ouvea Island (New Caledonia): Involving the Local Community in Climate Change Adaptation....Pages 255-268
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Towards a Mega-Pacific Islands Education Curriculum for Climate Adaptation Blending Traditional Knowledge in Modern Curriculum....Pages 271-285
Dynamic Adaptive Management Pathways for Drinking Water Security in Kiribati....Pages 287-301
Behind the Lens: First-Hand Images and Videos Collected by Communities That Document the Impact of Climate Change in Milne Bay, PNG....Pages 303-308
A Case for Formal Education in the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific Islands Region....Pages 309-324
Piecing Together the Adaptation Puzzle for Small Island States....Pages 325-337
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Using Modelling Outputs to Inform Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Studies: Practical Tips for Adaptation Planners and Scientists....Pages 339-352
Lifelong Learning (LLL) for Energy Practitioners in Small Island Developing States (SIDS): The Pivotal Role of Education in Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management....Pages 353-368
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Beekeeping as Pro-forest Income Diversification in Solomon Islands....Pages 371-387
Coupling Disaster and Financial Management to Reduce Vulnerability: Challenging the Traditional Samoan Mindset, Experiences from the Community....Pages 389-399
Coastal Climate Adaptation at the Local Level: A Policy Analysis of the Gold Coast....Pages 401-415
Coastal Environments Under a Changing Climate—What If Resilience Building Is Not Enough?....Pages 417-431
Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific: Setting-Up Priorities in the Health Sector....Pages 433-441