The screening showed that the
activities planned would generate climate benefits in
terms of
adaptation to slow - onset climate change (60 %),
adaptation to extreme events (18 %) and climate change mitigation (19 %).
Specific goals of the Synthesis Workshop included inter alia: to inform health scientists, practitioners, and officials of the impacts of climate variability, and long -
term climate change in the Indian Ocean, Pacific, Caribbean and other regions; to address vulnerability assessment and
adaptation options for Small Island Countries; and to summarize conclusions and recommendations for common actions and
activities for Small Island States and vulnerable islands in general.