@article{oai:ir.kagoshima-u.ac.jp:00010493, author = {NUNN, Patrick D.}, journal = {南太平洋海域調査研究報告=Occasional papers}, month = {2016-10-28}, note = {Much of the response to past climate change and future climate change in the Pacific Islands has been driven by outside bodies that have agendas which are international but not necessarily applicable locally. Much uncertainty in responding to climate change by Pacific Island decision-makers has also arisen because of the international view of `climate change' (or global warming) as a problem that is isolated from others. In the Pacific Islands, issues of environmental sustainability are intermeshed with those of climate change. Much of the international assistance given to the Pacific Islands has been focused inappropriately, particularly on developing legislation to ensure environmental sustainability. In reality, national legislation, particularly when it involves resource issues, is frequently ignored in the Pacific Islands. In the future, more realistic assistance needs to be given to Pacific Island nations to help combat the challenges of climate change.}, pages = {29--40}, title = {Adapting to Climate Change in the Pacific Islands}, volume = {47}, year = {} }