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Climate change and coastal resiliency of Suva, Fiji: a holistic approach for measuring climate risk using the climate and ocean risk vulnerability index (CORVI)

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  • Nagisa Shiiba

    (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies)

  • Priyatma Singh

    (The University of Fiji)

  • Dhrishna Charan

    (The University of Fiji)

  • Kushaal Raj

    (Ministry of Economy)

  • Jack Stuart

    (The Stimson Center)

  • Arpana Pratap

    (Pacific Islands Development Forum)

  • Miko Maekawa

    (Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation)

Abstract

Coastal cities are under severe threat from the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme weather events, coastal inundation, and ecosystem degradation. It is well known that the ocean, and in particular coastal environments, have been changing at an unprecedented rate, which poses increasing risks to people in small island developing states, such as Fiji. The Greater Suva Urban Area, the capital and largest metropolitan area of Fiji, is expected to be largely impacted by climate-related risks to its socio-economic, cultural, and political positions. In the face of these threats, creating a resilient city that can withstand and adapt to the impacts of climate change and promote sustainable development should be guided by a holistic approach, encompassing stakeholders from the government, the private sector, civil society organizations, and international institutions. This study assesses the risk profile of Suva city using an innovative risk information tool, the climate and ocean risk vulnerability index (CORVI), which applies structured expert judgment to quantify climate-related risks in data-sparse environments. Through comparative quantification of diverse risk factors and narrative analysis, this study identifies three priority areas for Suva’s future climate-resilient actions: development of climate risk-informed urban planning, harmonized urban development and natural restoration, and enhancing the climate resilience to the tourism sector.

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  • Nagisa Shiiba & Priyatma Singh & Dhrishna Charan & Kushaal Raj & Jack Stuart & Arpana Pratap & Miko Maekawa, 2023. "Climate change and coastal resiliency of Suva, Fiji: a holistic approach for measuring climate risk using the climate and ocean risk vulnerability index (CORVI)," Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Springer, vol. 28(2), pages 1-31, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:masfgc:v:28:y:2023:i:2:d:10.1007_s11027-022-10043-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s11027-022-10043-4
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