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Building Adaptive Capacity for Climate Variability in Island Settings

This project aims to assess risks and vulnerabilities, develop adaptation strategies, and support implementation of adaptation plans for Pacific island communities. It will increase awareness, knowledge, and skills related to climate-society interactions and inform decision-making for climate-resilient island communities.

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Building Adaptive Capacity for Climate Variability in Island Settings

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  1. Melissa.Finucane@EastWestCenter.org

  2. Core Team and Collaborators • East-West Center: Melissa Finucane, Nancy Lewis • University of Hawaii: Cheryl Anderson, Social Science Research Institute Kevin Hamilton, International Pacific Research Center Aly El-Kadi, Water Resource Research Center Maxine Burkett, Center for Island Climate Adaptation and Policy • NOAA: Jim Weyman, NWS WFO Honolulu; PEAC John Marra, NOAA Regional Climate Services Director, IDEA Center • USGS: Steve Anthony, PI Water Science Center • PICCC: Deanna Spooner, PI Climate Change Cooperative • Key partners: PaCIS, PRIMO, SPREP, WRCC, govt agencies, local community groups, many others

  3. Advisory Board • Nine people from government and non-government organizations:DLNR, Civil Defense, NOAA, Univ. of Hawaii, Univ. of Guam, The Nature Conservancy • Meteorologists, resource managers, cultural advisors, area experts • Represent most island groupsHawaii, Guam, FSM, RMI, Palau, Am Sam • Multi-sectoral water, defense, marine, coral reefs

  4. Pacific RISA Project Description Goal: To integrate flexible processes for building adaptive capacity to climate variability and change in diverse island settings. Main objectives: • Assess risk and vulnerabilities and develop adaptation strategies (place-based) • Support the implementation of adaptation strategies for PI communities • Evaluate adaptation plans and policymaking in the Pacific region

  5. Outcomes - Impact Short Term Medium Term Long Term Change in awareness, knowledge, & skills Increased awareness of climate-society interactions Increased knowledge about physical, social, and legal risks, vulnerabilities, needs, assets, and attitudes Improved skills in using climate information Change in behavior, practices, policies, and procedures Robust models Informed decision-making Equitable policies Integrated adaptation strategies Change in situation Climate-resilient island communities

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