Small Island Nations

Small Island Nations are the first and most vulnerable societies to face the challenging conditions of sea level rise, acidification, extreme weather, and other dramatic manifestations of climate change and the ocean. Some island nations already face the prospect of complete submersion and loss of place and national identity. Many are now engaged in innovative strategies to respond to these challenges, and to them we may look to see the future.

Present Situation

Islands and Climate Change

Asian Development Bank Video

This video examines the impacts of climate change on the small and isolated island countries of the South Pacific.

http://video.google.com

Climate Frontlines

The Frontlines Forum seeks community-based experiences with climate change: impacts, opportunities and adaptation strategies. It provides a platform for sharing observations, concerns and innovations...

http://www.climatefrontlines.org/

Islands First

This site catalogues the numerous environmental issues that small islands must grapple with including sea-level rise, coral bleaching, ocean acidification, exreme weather, food and water secutiry and...

http://www.islandsfirst.org

Small Islands Developing States Network

SIDSNet responds to several critical challenges faced by small islands including (1) remoteness, isolation and geographic dispersion, (2) poor connectivity and data management, particularly through...

http://www.sidsnet.org/

Solutions

Many Strong Voices

MSV is a collaborative programme with the goal of promoting the well-being, security and sustainability of coastal communities in the Arctic and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the face of...