Traditional Knowledge Adapting to Climate Change: Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in the Pacific

Pacific islanders have been dealing with a changing environment for centuries. Adaptation to change is part of the lifestyles of the Pacific community, and traditional knowledge, values, and practicesโ€”or intangible cultural heritage (ICH)โ€”underpins the ability of the Pacific community to successfully live and thrive in the Pacific environment. In synergy with other scientific knowledge, ICH may enhance the communitiesโ€™ resilience against natural disasters and climate change. Consideration for culture should be integrated into reducing disaster risk and adapting climate change policies, plans, and actions.