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I. CLIMATE CHANGE AND SEA LEVEL RISE:
This chapter
highlights the possible impact that climate change and sea level
rise might have on SIDS. Recommendations for national action
include: ratify the Climate Change Convention and Montreal
Protocol; collect data on climate change and sea level rise; assess
the effects and socio-economic implications of the impact of
climate change; formulate comprehensive strategies and measures on
adaptation to climate change; and promote more efficient use of
energy resources. Recommended regional actions include: monitor and
improve predictive capacity for climate change; strengthen
information exchange mechanisms; and support national efforts.
Recommendations for international action include: implementation of
the prompt-start resolution of the Climate Change Convention;
development of adaptive response measures to the impact of climate
change and sea level rise; improved access to financial and
technical resources for monitoring climate variability and sea
level rise; and providing access to environmentally sound and
energy efficient technologies.