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Building the Blue Pacific Continent through a Better Environment

2024 Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum, Nadi, Fiji, 5-8 November 2024

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Apia, Samoa ;

Pages 19 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Synopsis (short abstract) The Pacific, comprising a group of diverse and remote island nations, is home to unique ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and culturally vibrant communities. A better environment is crucial for Pacific Islands due to their unique vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation. These islands, often are low-lying and small in size, face rising sea levels, increasing storm intensity and coral reef destruction, all of which threaten livelihoods, ecosystems and cultural heritage. A healthier environment supports the islands' rich biodiversity, sustains fisheries and agriculture and preserves freshwater sources that are vital for the residents' well-being. In addition, protecting the environment, nature and biodiversity enhances the resilience of the island states against natural disasters, helping communities adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. Nevertheless, ensuring a better environment is highly essential for the survival, prosperity and sustainability of Pacific Island nations. This paper covers Better Environment in the Pacific, and reports on the FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific progress on Better Environment to be presented at the 2024 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Forum, held in Nadi, Fiji in November 2024.

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