Table 1.

Some of the influences of climate change to Pacific islands.

Sector	Examples of Influences
Agriculture	Variations in rainfall and crop production, often reduction of yields
Tourism	Extreme events may reduce numbers of visitors
Transport	Extreme events impair road, sea, or air transport
Real Estate	Extreme events may cause damages to property and reduce their value
Social services	Climate distresses may lead to inland migration and social unrest
Health	Spread of vector- and water-borne diseases, mental problems associated with direct injuries and private losses (e.g., damages to properties), and extreme heat events associated with non-communicable diseases such as circulatory diseases, including increased pulmonary effects of heat and air pollution
Economics	Increased hardship as a result of financial losses due to extreme events