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The Pacific Regional Environment and Vulnerability Programme currently allocates NZ$6.5 million a year for regional programmes designed to protect and enhance the Pacific region's natural resource base for sustainable development and poverty elimination.

Adapting to climate change The global impacts of climate change are already becoming evident and further climate changes are inevitable due to the greenhouse gas emissions already in the atmosphere. In New Zealand climate change could have significant impacts on our economy, environment and society. The impacts are likely to vary between the different regions of New Zealand.

Efforts towards sustainability in any field are built on processes for communicating, learning, and sharing knowledge, engaging people in their multiple roles as individuals, and as members of communities and organizations. This portal (formerly NRM-changelinks) is designed for those wanting to improve collaboration within a range of governance initiatives. It is aimed at supporting adaptation and resilience within a decision-making environment characterised by change, complexity and uncertainty.

The Frontlines Forum seeks community-based experiences with climate change: impacts, opportunities and adaptation strategies. It provides a platform for sharing observations, concerns and innovations. We invite contributions from indigenous or rural communities in small islands, high altitudes, the Arctic, desert margins and other vulnerable environments.

Climate change science is continually developing. In response, Auckland City Council is progressing initiatives to both mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Physical impacts and adaptation Scientists warn the expected impacts of climate change will include rising temperatures, sea level rise, changing rainfall patterns and increased storminess. Adaptation is the process of preparing for and adapting to the impact of these changes on our economy, environment, infrastructure and way of life, in order to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities.

On this page: The Stern Review Barriers to adaptation Examples of how the Government could help overcome these barriers The limits to the Government's role

Climate change impacts have implications for planning, constructing and maintaining the New Zealand state highway network.

While urgent action to reduce emissions is vital, so is action to reduce Scotland's vulnerability to the impact of our already changing climate.

Across England and Wales we're focussing on how we can get ready to adapt to changes in our climate, highlighting the things we can all do to ensure that we are well prepared for the effects that climate change will bring.

The Earth's climate is changing. Rising global temperatures will bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather.