Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a tool that is used to assess and manage individual development projects, with an aim of maximising positive benefits and minimising negative impacts for local communities and their environment. When used effectively, EIA can help to support the achievement of green growth targets, climate change resilience, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This chapter discusses advances in climate change impact, adaptation, and vulnerability assessment methods, emphasizing the growing use of risk management frameworks, stakeholder involvement, and diverse scenario approaches. These developments aim to provide policy-relevant information for effective decision-making in the face of climate change, recognizing the importance of considering non-climate factors and regional-scale scenarios.
This report, part of the Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment (PIRCA), discusses climate change indicators and their impacts on key sectors in American Samoa. PIRCA, a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders, aims to inform and prioritize actions in response to climate change in the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands and the Hawaiian archipelago.