Economic Transformation Imperatives

Climate action requires fundamental economic restructuring beyond current models.

Beyond Extractive Industries

"Climate change makes nickel mining's environmental costs unbearable," argues New Caledonian economist Dr. Séverine Blaise. "Transition isn't choice but necessity."

Alternative economic visions emerge: - Payment for ecosystem services - Carbon credit programs funding conservation - Sustainable tourism certification - Knowledge economy development

"Our biodiversity has global value," proposes environmental economist Dr. Jean-Michel Salles. "Preservation could generate more revenue than exploitation."

Relocalization and Resilience

Import dependence magnifies climate vulnerability. "When shipping stops, islands starve," warns food security expert Dr. Caroline Vieux. "Local production is climate adaptation."

Relocalization efforts include: - Urban agriculture initiatives - Seed saving programs preserving varieties - Artisanal fishing fleet support - Import substitution manufacturing

"Every mango grown locally is climate action," philosophizes permaculture trainer Malik Boukerrou. "Food sovereignty equals climate resilience."