CLIMATE FINANCE

Climate Change is a cross cutting issue and needs a collaborative effort from every fields to address, 
NOT just a matter for those in the field of science. 

This is a message from a newly Graduated Dr of Philosophy on Climate Change, specifically on the area of Adaptation and Climate Finance, Dr Michael Ha'apio. 

An abandoned home in Avaha, Lord Howe Atoll  (Solomon Islands) due to climate change impact in smaller islands 

Dr. Ha'apio says in order for the country to be resilient to the impacts of climate change, 
various fields must work together. 

"Climate change is a big issue in the country at the moment. And there are policies and directions that we need to help people to adapt to climate change impacts. The country is in fact lacking in climate finance, and if we need to be effective in our resilience, we need finance, we need adaptation, we need all these. it is important to address climate change issue, not only in scientific perspective, but also in adaptation and financial perspective as well."   

He adds, all country men and women must work together despite their different fields of study backgrounds 
to help the Solomon Islands' communities to be resilient towards climate change effects. 

"Climate change is a cross cutting issue that has impacted every areas of our communities.
And if we were t9o address these issue we have to address it from various dimensions as well, 
which requires collective efforts."

Recently, during the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Tuvalu, Pacific Leaders launched a "Blue Pacific Continent" Strategy which aims collectively address
the issue of climate change in the region.

Fishermen in Lord Howe atoll, Solomon Islands

Upon his return from Tuvalu, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, "Alone, we are helpless, together, we can help each other to address the issue."

The Solomon Islands is currently under severe threat of climate change, where some of the atoll 
outliers seeking refuge in bigger islands.      

by Allen Waitara and Charley Piringi