Engaging our Pacific Neighbours on Climate Change: Australia's Approach

Abstract:

Pacific island countries are taking action at national, regional and international levels to address climate change. As set out in the Pacific Islands Framework for Action on Climate Change 2006‑2015, building resilience to climate change is a key priority for Pacific island countries—particularly as some climate change impacts are already being felt. Australia is supporting greater resilience by advocating increased international support for adaptation in particularly vulnerable countries, such as those in the Pacific. This builds on Australia’s current support for adaptation programs, through the A$150 million International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative (ICCAI), which focuses primarily on Pacific island countries and East Timor.