NOAA
Pacific Services Center
Risk ManagementAs the Earth's climate changes, Pacific islands are especially vulnerable to sea-level rise, droughts, and extreme weather events. These changes threaten such resources as fresh water, public health and safety, and ecosystems. The NOAA Pacific Services Center (PSC) works collaboratively to improve the resilience and adaptive capabilities of ocean and coastal communities in preparing for and addressing the risks associated with climate change and variability. In addition, the natural resource base on which livelihoods and quality of life in the islands depend are vulnerable to human-induced impacts, including hazardous materials releases, ship groundings, invasive species threats, and impacts related to coastal population growth, such as recreational overuse and land-based pollution. PSC supports activities that help Pacific coastal and ocean agencies, organizations, and communities plan for and respond to such impacts, as well as protect resources for future generations. Objectives
Current Risk Management ProjectsThe following projects, linked to their project plans, are currently under way or planned for implementation in 2006—2007. Final implementation of the project plans is dependent upon availability of funding. Because of their crosscutting nature, some projects are listed under more than one focus area.
Accomplishments to DateFollow the link on any of the accomplishments for more details.
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