3.10 - French Polynesia

Question 1

What physical factors increase FP’s risk of coastal flooding?

Answer 1

• Low-lying atolls
• Climate change = coral bleaching, increased cyclone frequency

Question 2

What human factors increase FP’s risk of coastal flooding?

Answer 2

• Densely populated - 179 people/square mile
• Pearl industry affected by ocean acification (more about climate change tho tbf)

Question 3

Management strategies

Answer 3

Environment: Local fishing guides trained to practice sustainable techniques, reducing the risk of overfishing, protecting corals etc

Legislation: Fishing regulations,

Scientific: University students, scientists, NGOs etc investigating bonefish community + planning

All stakeholders: Local communities involved in resilience-building initiatives (e.g. mangrove plantation), culturage heritage considered in relocation plans

• NGO Island Initiative looking for ways to develop sustainable economic activities to convince people to stay e.g. flyfishing industry
• Building floating islands off the coast for alternative habitation
• EMMA created in lagoon -