Health risks of climate change in the 21 Pacific Island states and noted gaps in scientific evidence: A scoping review
The Pacific Islands, a group of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), are thought to be particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change, highlighting the critical need for holistically assessing risks, especially those relevant to the health and wellbeing of local communities. This scoping review assesses the state of peer-reviewed literature on the health risks associated with climate change in the 21 Pacific Island states, analyzing quantitative and qualitative studies focusing explicitly on health outcomes, as well as studies focusing on health determinants or potential mediators along the climate-health pathway.
Mental Health Impacts Associated with Exposure to Climate- Sensitive Hazards in Pacific Island Countries: A Scoping Review
Pacific Island Countries (PICs) face some of the most severe health risks from climate change, with associated mental health impacts that remain under-recognized. This scoping review synthesizes peer-reviewed literature published by February 2025 to examine the mental health consequences of exposure to climate-related hazards across 22 PICs.