Summary Low-lying coastal areas are often the most populated parts of islands, with villages, towns, agriculture, infrastructure and tourist development competing for space. Unfortunately, coasts are also particularly vulnerable to climate hazards and weather events. Particular vulnerabilities include loss of land and islands from sea level rise and loss of homes and lives from extreme weather events such as cyclones. The resulting impacts - coastal erosion, infrastructure damage, flooding and salt water intrusion - present a critical challenge to many Pacific island coastlines. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) programme is the first major climate change adaptation initiative in the Pacific region. Since it began in 2009 the programme has laid the groundwork for more resilient Pacific communities that can cope with climate variability today, and climate change tomorrow. View more details
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 8, 2015
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, Caroline Islands
Production companies : Prospekt Mira
Summary Low-lying coastal areas are often the most populated parts of islands, with villages, towns, agriculture, infrastructure and tourist development competing for space. Unfortunately, coasts are also particularly vulnerable to climate hazards and weather events. Particular vulnerabilities include loss of land and islands from sea level rise and loss of homes and lives from extreme weather events such as cyclones. The resulting impacts - coastal erosion, infrastructure damage, flooding and salt water intrusion - present a critical challenge to many Pacific island coastlines. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) programme is the first major climate change adaptation initiative in the Pacific region. Since it began in 2009 the programme has laid the groundwork for more resilient Pacific communities that can cope with climate variability today, and climate change tomorrow. View more details
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 8, 2015
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, Caroline Islands
Production companies : Prospekt Mira
