18 AUGUST 2014
Climate change impacts (such as sea-level rise) are a reality for Vanuatu, a country made up of 83 islands. Vanuatu has seen a 12 cm rise in sea level since 1993, which is twice the global average.
A key concern regarding sea-level rise relates to its complex set of effects, including increased storm surges and coastal flooding, which are already taking a toll on Vanuatu. These impacts are attacking the islands’ critical infrastructure – roading, airway strips, harbours – which is essential to the country’s mobility and economy.
Source: ReliefWeb