Reducing the climate vulnerability of coastal communities in Samoa

Michele Daly, Namouta Poutasi, Filomena Nelson and Jude Kohlhase
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Michele Daly: Beca International Consultants Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand, Postal: Beca International Consultants Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand
Namouta Poutasi: Beca International Consultants Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand, Postal: Beca International Consultants Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand
Filomena Nelson: National Disaster Management Office, Government of Samoa, Apia, Samoa, Postal: National Disaster Management Office, Government of Samoa, Apia, Samoa
Jude Kohlhase: Planning and Urban Management Agency, Government of Samoa, Apia, Samoa, Postal: Planning and Urban Management Agency, Government of Samoa, Apia, Samoa

Journal of International Development, 2010, vol. 22, issue 2, 265-281

Abstract: This 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.

Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1002/jid.1678

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