Climate Change and Food Security: Adaptation Mechanisms and Policy Recommendations for Sound Economic Livelihood of the Pacific Islanders

Abstract:

This research has three objectives:

1. To assess the impacts of climate change on food security, availability, and accessibility, and how this influences the livelihood of Pacific Island communities;
2. To determine the potential adaptation mechanisms and coping strategies that will ensure food security and enhance livelihoods for the rural communities; and
3. To recommend policy options for agriculture, fisheries, and food security that will strengthen the support from national governments, and the technical and financial assistance from regional and international organizations for rural communities facing climate change.