Reducing the climate vulnerability of coastal communities in Samoa

Journal of International Development - Tập 22 Số 2 - Trang 265-281 - 2010
Michele Daly1, Namouta Poutasi1, Filomena Nelson2, Jude Kohlhase3
1Beca International Consultants Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand
2National Disaster Management Office, Government of Samoa, Apia, Samoa
3Planning and Urban Management Agency, Government of Samoa, Apia, Samoa

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AbstractThis paper describes a project undertaken in Samoa to address climate change and other hazards, the method from which could provide a useful model for other small island developing states (SIDS). To reduce Samoa's coastal vulnerability and strengthen institutional and community response capability, land use planning and disaster management frameworks were integrated through: (1) Developing coastal infrastructure management plans for every district supported by a national strategy and integrated with national disaster management arrangements. (2) Intensive participatory village consultation which respected traditional and emerging cultural practices. (3) Training government staff to undertake the consultation work in villages and build capacity. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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