ABSTRACT
The growing literature on the effects of GCC in the Caribbean region indicates that it is highly vulnerable. Holling introduces the concept of resilience from the ecological perspective. The concept has recently been expanded within the social sciences from a geographical perspective. Asset mobilization, both in terms of access and process, is another relevant dimension to understanding adaption as a form of resilience-building. Natural resource exploitation, including farming, fisheries, and tourism are crucial to most of the economies of the Caribbean region, hence GCC is a direct and indirect threat to these economies. A historical hazard impact and coping mechanism matrix for OHB indicates that the projected sea level rise will result in a considerable loss of land for the community. SIDS are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change given their geographical location, size, and availability of resources for adaptation.
