Abstract:
One of five summary briefs for decision-makers, produced from the outcomes of the "Lessons for Future Action" conference: access to key insights, lessons learned, good practice and the gaps and needs for future action.
Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction are significant challenges to sustainable development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). In recognition of this SIDS are making
significant progress in developing national strategies to manage risk from these threats.
As response activities addressing risk and increasing resilience, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction have many similarities. There is significant scope for increased coordination, particularly in terms of risk assessment methodologies and risk reduction strategies.