Pacific atolls face $10 billion cost of rising sea, says World Bank
The World Bank reports that Kiribati, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands face a $10 billion price tag to adapt to a 0.5-meter ...
Pacific atolls face $13b cost of rising sea, says World Bank
Much of Kiribati, Tuvalu and Marshall Islands could be submerged as early as 2050. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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New World Bank Research Outlines Adaptation Pathways For Pacific Atoll Countries
SYDNEY, November 14, 2024 — Climate change is endangering ecosystems, economies, and livelihoods in Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu, in which the highest points are only about three meters ...
Palau's pro-US president certain to secure second term
The president of Palau appears to have won a second term after a national election was held last week on the Pacific island ...