[HTML][HTML] Facing food security risks: The rise and rise of the sweet potato in the Pacific Islands

V Iese, E Holland, M Wairiu, R Havea, S Patolo… - Global food security, 2018 - Elsevier
Pacific Island communities are highly exposed to a range of hazards including extreme
weather events and outbreaks of pests and diseases. These hazards can cause severe …

Unlocking the inherent potential of plant genetic resources: food security and climate adaptation strategy in Fiji and the Pacific

H Palanivel, S Shah - Environment, development and sustainability, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are the center of origin and diversity for several root,
fruit and nut crops, which are indispensable for food security, rural livelihoods, and cultural …

Post-cyclone resilience of an agroforest-based food system in the Pacific Islands

A McGuigan, T Ticktin, M Tora, V Tikonavuli… - Regional Environmental …, 2022 - Springer
As climate change increases the probability and/or severity of major disturbances
worldwide, understanding how agroecological food systems can be resilient to the effects of …

[图书][B] Climate change and impacts in the Pacific

L Kumar - 2020 - Springer
Pacific island states are generally small in size with a limited and narrow range of natural
resources. Due to their small sizes, generally low elevations and isolation, they are highly …

Agriculture under a changing climate

V Iese, S Halavatau, ADR N'Yeurt, M Wairiu… - Climate change and …, 2020 - Springer
Agriculture is a very important sector in Pacific Island Countries (PICs), providing a
significant source of food and income for households as well as substantially contributing to …

Wind and solar energy in Small Island Developing States for mitigating global climate change

PH Havea, B Su, C Liu, ZW Kundzewicz, Y Wang… - iScience, 2024 - cell.com
Despite contributing less than 1% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Small Island
Developing States (SIDS) have the potential to drive global mitigation actions by advocating …

Socio-ecological challenges and food security in the 'salad bowl'of Fiji, Sigatoka Valley

K Pickering, T Pearce, L Manuel, B Doran… - Regional Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
This article examines food security in the Sigatoka Valley, one of the most productive food
regions in Fiji, in the context of recent socio-ecological challenges through a case study of …

[PDF][PDF] Extreme weather events in Small Island Developing States: Barriers to climate change adaptation among coastal communities in a remote island of Fiji

S Moncada, H Bambrick - Dealing with Climate Change on Small …, 2019 - library.oapen.org
The evidence is increasing that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are heavily affected
by climate change, and that the challenge of economic development will be more difficult as …

Agrifood systems knowledge exchange through Australia‐Pacific circular migration schemes

F Davila, O Dun, C Farbotko, B Jacobs… - Asia & the Pacific …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Pacific Island workers contribute significantly to Australiaʼs agriculture and food security
through the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP). Previous studies show the economic …

Religious and cultural-spiritual attributions of climate-driven changes on food production: a case study from North Malaita, Solomon Islands

Z Bird, M Wairiu, HJD Combes, V Iese - Beyond Belief: Opportunities for …, 2021 - Springer
Increasing concern exists over the impacts of climate change on food production amongst
the Pacific Island Countries (PICs). Changing weather patterns are already having effects on …