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Ce rapport est l'un des principaux résultats de l'atelier régional Sea'ties Pacifique qui s'est tenu du 10 au 12 juillet 2023 à Nadi (Fidji). L'atelier a été organisé par la Plateforme Océan & Climat, le Programme régional océanien de l'environnement (PROE), et le Pacific Climate Change Pacifique (PCCC), avec le soutien financier du Fonds de coopération économique, sociale et culturelle pour le Pacifique (« Fonds Pacifique », Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires Etrangères), du PCCC, et du PROE par le biais du programme d’assistance technique de l’Initiative Kiwa. Le rapport fournit une vue d'ensemble des défis actuels en matière d'adaptation dans la région du Pacifique, ainsi que des initiatives inspirantes pour les relever. Les conclusions de ce rapport s'appuient sur les points de vue exprimés lors d’entretiens et sur les discussions de l'atelier lui-même. Il souligne et démontre à quel point, dans une région où de nombreuses îles sont de faible altitude, où la grande majorité de la population vit au bord de l'océan et où la côte s'urbanise rapidement, l'élévation du niveau de la mer reste une question existentielle et qu'il est primordial d'accélérer les mesures d'atténuation et d'adaptation.

Climate change and urbanisation in combination put great pressure on terrestrial and ocean ecosystems, vital for subsistence and wellbeing in both rural and urban areas of Pacific islands

The PEBACC has a set in motion a growing awareness amongst communities of the imperative to work with nature, based on sound science and scientific understanding both traditional and contemporary. Maintaining momentum of activities beyond the life of a funded project has many challenges.

This synthesis report provides an overview of the project and its activities, including the Ecosystem and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis and Mapping (ESRAM) studies, which were the foundation for the development of ecosystembased adaptation (EbA) options in the three countries. It outlines the selected EbA demonstration initiatives and highlights the successes and lessons learnt in implementing these options at provincial, island and local/village level. Synthesis reports outlining the findings of the Ecosystem and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis and Mapping (ESRAM) studies are available separately.

The Helping Islands Adapt workshop was held in Auckland, New Zealand between the 11th and 16th of April 2010 to support regional action against invasive species on islands, in order to preserve biodiversity and adapt to climate change. It arose from decisions under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) relating to invasive alien species and island biodiversity, and was hosted by the Government of New Zealand with support from a number of partner organisations and countries. The workshop focused on four major island regions: the Caribbean, Coral Triangle, Indian Ocean and Pacific, and involved participation by 82 people from 24 countries and territories, and 29 national, regional and international organisations (see participants list in Appendix 5). The workshop was specifically designed to allow for the maximum exchange of experience and support between representatives from diverse island regions working in invasive species management. It also included a field inspection of one of the Department of Conservation‘s invasive species management projects on Rangitoto Island in Auckland‘s Hauraki Gulf. The workshop built on efforts under the Cooperative Islands Initiative, a partnership launched at the World Summit for Sustainable Development and the CBD 6th Conference of the Parties in 2002. Its intended outputs had been agreed by the organiser‘s steering committee and set out as a 'road map‘ that was used to ensure clarity of the workshop‘s intended purpose, outputs and outcomes. An overview of the workshop, its sponsors, participants and conclusions was developed during the workshop and submitted to the 14th ?Subsidiary Body on Scientific Technical and Technological Advice (SBSSTA 14) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Nairobi 10-21 May 2010. That report is provided in full in Appendix 5 to these proceedings.

This sheet accompanies the poster on building coasts for the Pacific Islands. It provides details and links to key resources that support the key messages in the poster and their practical implementation.

This sheet accompanies the poster on building coasts for the Pacific Islands. It provides details and links to key resources that support the key messages in the poster and their practical implementation.

This sheet accompanies the poster on building coasts for the Pacific Islands. It provides details and links to key resources that support the key messages in the poster and their practical implementation.

This sheet accompanies the poster on building coasts for the Pacific Islands. It provides details and links to key resources that support the key messages in the poster and their practical implementation.

This sheet accompanies the poster on building coasts for the Pacific Islands. It provides details and links to key resources that support the key messages in the poster and their practical implementation.