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Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research

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Project • CBA2006-05NMY, CBA2007-02CMY

Climate Change and Variability Implications on Biodiversity — Youth Scenario Simulations and Adaptations

This two year project was first piloted in Fiji (2006 – 2007) for the first project phase and is replicated in Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands as the second project phase (2008 – 2009). USP worked through its Locally Managed Marine Areas Network partner organization, the Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific that have affiliate offices in Tuvalu (Tuvalu Association of NGO’s) and the Solomon Islands (Solomon Island Development Trust). Work undertaken in the Fiji target sites included 3 workshops on drama and climate change; 3 workshops on climate change risk assessment and adaptation planning; youth community awareness raising performances and community adaptation implementation. These activities have been replicated in Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands.