According to the World Bank the Pacific Islands are extremely exposed to natural hazards and climate change impacts, facing threats including cyclones, floods, droughts and rising sea levels. Since 1950, natural disasters have affected approximately 9.2 million people in the region and has caused approximately 10,000 reported deaths and an estimated US$5 billion in associated damage costs. It’s new report proposes ways Pacific Island countries can better invest in climate change risk management and resilience infrastructure for the future.
The Pacific Possible: Climate and Disaster Resilience report, was launched in Fiji at the Symposium on Climate Change Adaption and recommends priority investments that can boost resilience to the year 2040.
Source: Asia Pacific Report