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Traditional knowledge is a system of collective understandings transferred through communities across generations. It includes indigenous peoples' knowledge of the natural environment and the ecosystems they occupy, which is founded upon long-term and deeply meaningful connections between people and place. This means traditional knowledge often contains vital perspectives and information relevant tot he conservation of wildlife, especially in remote areas where academic research has been historically limited.

Rapid and early shutdown direct health impacts minimal, deep and sustained economic impact

As the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the pacific smal island developing states stretch into 2020, there is a real risk that longer-termstrateguc action on climate shange willtake a back seat, and countries struggling to keep up with rising tides risk losing further ground.