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Workshop on Climate Variability and Change in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Challenges and Opportunities

Workshop on Climate Variability and Change in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Challenges and Opportunities. April 12 and 13, 2006 Nitijela Conference Room Majuro, RMI. Workshop Objectives. Explore nature and impacts of climate variability and change

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Workshop on Climate Variability and Change in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Challenges and Opportunities

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  1. Workshop on Climate Variability and Change in the Republic of the Marshall Islands:Challenges and Opportunities April 12 and 13, 2006 Nitijela Conference Room Majuro, RMI

  2. Workshop Objectives • Explore nature and impacts of climate variability and change • Understand vulnerability in key sectors • Explore opportunities to enhance resilience • Identify critical information needs and priorities

  3. Workshop Organization Day One: • Welcome and Opening Remarks • Opening Keynote Address • Overview of RMI’s present climate • Group discussion of impacts and concerns • Changing Climate in the RMI: Why Does it Matter? (Discussion)

  4. Workshop Organization Day One, cont’d: • Consequences of climate variability and change for Pacific Islands • Group discussion of local sectoral impacts • Anticipating El Niño: Pacific ENSO Applications Center (PEAC) Experience • Personal reflections on 1997-1998 • Table-Top Exercise: Using El Niño forecasts

  5. Workshop Organization Day Two • Taking Stock/Unfinished Business • Climate Adaptation & Mainstreaming • Key concepts, challenges, opportunities • Group Discussion of adaptation options in American Samoa • Role of Marine Protected Areas and All-Islands Coral Reef Initiative • Keeping an Eye on the Climate System • GEOSS, PI-GCOS, PI-GOOS, PacIOOS

  6. Workshop Organization Day Two • Brainstorming on PacIOOS Information Needs • Climate vulnerability & adaptation • Natural hazards risk management • Marine and coastal ecosystems & resources • Next Steps & Closing Remarks

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