Our team had the intent to investigate the true state of Oceania’s Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) efforts. But what seems like a clear topic, quickly turned into a complex web of strategies, policies, and programs that all relate to DRR in some form or another. The problem of trying to… read more
Developing Resilient Systems: How can we make sure the right decision makers are gathering at the table?
The planning and implementation of effective climate change resilient strategies is dependent and reflective of who is invited to the table during key decisions making events. I argue that local voices need to be at the core of every meeting, workshop, forum, and planning event, and that currently, we should… read more
Leveraging Climate Resilient Programs to Restore Oceania’s Food System
Climate Change and the Food System Climate change is predicted to have dire implications on national and regional food systems. In many countries, climate change has had a large impact on food security by altering landscapes, inducing new crop diseases, enhancing the intensity of existing diseases, and creating longer periods… read more
Climate Resilient Strategies: Innovative or Restored Systems?
The Role of Indigenous People in Resilient Adaptation Strategies The call to action to implement climate resilient strategies at national and regional level can be intimidating, overwhelming, and seemingly impossible. Recommendations are ridden with technical jargon, vague descriptions, and lofty goals that make the transition to resilient systems feel like… read more