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Information on the Conserving biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem functions through a "Ridge to Reef" approach in the Cook Islands

Information on the Project Identification Form - Implementing a "Ridge to Reef" approach to Preserve Ecosystem Services, Sequester Carbon, Improve Climate Resilience and Sustain Livelihoods in Fiji

Project information on the GEF Advancing sustainable resource management to improve livelihoods and protect biodiversity in Palau project

Information on the Application of Ridge to Reef Concept for biodiversity conservation, and for the enhancement of ecosystem service and cultural heritage in Niue

Information on the Project Identification Form - Implementing a "Ridge to Reef" approach to protecting biodiversity and Ecosystem functions in Nauru

Information on Project Identification Form - Forestry and Protected Area Management in Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Niue

A video presented at the 4th Multipartite Review (MPR) Meeting and Technical and Operational Workshop for the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project in Nadi, Fiji on 12 - 16 Aug 2013

Reducing the risk of climate change requires large and rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, most of which are caused by the burning of fossil energy sources (1). The debate around emission reductions has been dominated by concern for economic growth, and its reliance on cheap and plentiful energy. Instead, I believe energy’s role in achieving human development should be our core priority.

The concept of ‘climate finance’ has gained considerable currency following commitments from developed countries to provide new and additional funding for action on climate change. There have been a series of studies estimating the size of the financing need and assessments of how the international financing architecture can meet those needs. Sources of ‘climate finance’ comprise not only finance that governments spend, but also private finance for private actions on climate change. These studies have served a useful purpose of putting the mobilization and effective use of increased international resources for action on climate change firmly on the agenda.