electrical transmission and distribution systems results from elevated average temperatures and increased occurrence of blackouts caused by line sagging during heat waves. This situation is exacerbated by the increased internal resistance heating attributable to increased power flow to meet higher electricity demand for space cooling and refrigeration. Sea level changes are a particular concern as assets of the Energy sector are typically located near the coast to facilitate shipping. Sea level rise also threatens siting options for the sector. Such impact is experienced by low-lying land during extreme weather events. The land area of The Bahamas is essentially coastal and extremely vulnerable. Any change in the frequency and intensity that make these events more prolific or more intense, will negatively impact the energy sector. Power lines, fuel pipelines, fuel stock, shipping routes and generation equipment are all vulnerable, exposed and severely affected. 4.6 ADAPTATION MEASURES, STRATEGIES AND OPTIONS The vulnerability analysis thus far suggests that many of the issues, constraints, gaps and difficulties relating to climate change are not necessarily new. However, they will become worse if no actions are taken to address them. From the foregoing evidence of climate change, it is more than likely that temperature will increase by at least 2°C in the coming decades (by 2050) in The Bahamas. This will place additional pressure on the population, human systems and natural ecosystems that provide goods and services to sustain livelihoods. Some islands will become wetter and others will become drier with more frequent extreme events in The Bahamas. In recognition of the ongoing problems associated with sustainable development, and the greater potential for worst problems under climate change, the Government of The Bahamas developed a National Policy for the Adaptation to Climate Change (NPACC) in 2005. The NPACC sets out the goals and objectives, principles and directives for adaptation planning and action in The Bahamas. The NPACC also identifies the key vulnerable sectors to which resources would be directed to address climate change issues and concerns. The vulnerable sectors include: agriculture; coastal and marine resources; energy; the financial and insurance 142 sector; forestry; human health; terrestrial biodiversity; tourism; transportation; and water resources. For each of these sectors, key issues relating to climate change adaptation and key