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"It’s unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate
change. These include increasing temperatures, more frequent and intense
extreme weather events such as bushfires and floods, rising sea levels, and
more.
But some areas, like the Pacific Islands, are likely to experience
disproportionate effects from advancing climate change. Pacific island nations
are uniquely vulnerable to sea level rise, coastal erosion and cyclones of
escalating intensity.
Increasing temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns present
additional risks to populations largely reliant on traditional fishing and
farming practices for both food sources and trade.
The consequences of climate change also pose significant risks to the mental
health and wellbeing of the people living in these countries, as we observed in
a recent study with rural Fijians."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
