Includes bibliographical references and web citations (p.101-117)

Why be concerned about climate change? -- Why adaptation to climate change is necessary in small islands -- How this guidebook can help you prepare for climate change -- Understanding climate change risks -- What can we expect from climate change? -- What determines the type and severity of climate change impacts? -- How to deal with the risks -- Assessing vulnerability and structuring an adaptation plan -- How to assess vulnerability climate -- How to assess the physical climate change hazards threatening your island -- Elements of an adaptation strategy -- Taking the first steps -- Developing an adaptation strategy -- Making plans to prepare for climate change -- Linking climate change with other planning processes -- Making successful adaptation decisions -- Implementing a climate change adaptation strategy -- Who implements adaptation? -- Legislation and enforcement -- Education and communication -- information and good science -- Financing adaptation -- Support networks.