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Chapter 9: Small Island States
Executive Summary
9.1. Introduction: General Characteristics of Small Islands
9.2. Regional Climate
9.2.1. Some Common Influences
9.2.2. Observed Trends
9.2.2.1. Temperature and Precipitation
9.2.2.2. Tropical Cyclones
9.2.3. Model Projections
9.2.3.1. Temperature, Precipitation, and Evaporation
9.2.3.2. Extreme Events and Interannual Variability
9.2.3.3. Sea-Level Rise: Projections and Implications
9.3. Sensitivity, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
9.3.1. Marine Ecosystems
9.3.1.1. Coral Reefs
9.3.1.2. Mangrove Communities
9.3.1.3. Seagrasses
9.3.2. Terrestrial Ecosystems
9.3.2.1. Forests
9.3.3. Biodiversity and Small Islands
9.3.4. Hydrology and Water Resources
9.3.5. Agriculture and Fisheries
9.3.5.1. Agriculture
9.3.5.2. Fisheries
9.3.6. Coastal Systems
9.3.6.1. Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Changes
9.3.7. Human Settlement
9.3.7.1. Infrastructure and Settlement
9.3.7.2. Tourism
9.3.8. Human Health
9.3.9. Cultural Integrity
9.4. Integrated Analysis of Potential Vulnerabilities
and Impacts
References
Edited by: LEONARD A. NURSE (BARBADOS), ROGER F. McLEAN (AUSTRALIA),
AND AVELINO G. SUAREZ (CUBA)
Contributors: M. Ali (Maldives), J. Hay (New Zealand), G.
Maul (USA), G. Sem (Papua New Guinea)
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