Adapting to Climate Change in Water Resources and Water Services in Caribbean and Pacific Small Island Countries: Perspectives on Water and Climate Change Adaptation

Abstract:

SOPAC provided a joint contribution with CEHI to the preparation of a session at the 5th World Water Forum on water and climate change adaptation through a Perspective Document on Adaptation to Climate Change in water resources and water cervices in Caribbean and Pacific island countries. The outcomes of the Perspective Documents were summarized by WWC, IUCN and CPWC an included the recognition for SIDS as being one of the hot spots deserving attention. The Perspectives on water and climate change adaptation led furthermore to the consortium's publication towards a framework for climate-proofing "don't stick your head in the sand!". The above documents are providing guidance to climate adaptation in the water sector in the Caribbean and Pacific island countries.