At the 79th UNGA, Marshall Islands President called for urgent global action on climate change, nuclear legacy, and human rights, urging world leaders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of vulnerable nations
Category: Marshall Islands
Pacific Islander’s Drive to Open New Markets for His Nation’s Tuna
From humble beginnings to overseeing millions of tons of tuna exports, Donny Andrike leads a small but determined team from Marshall Islands, breaking barriers and bridging language gaps to bring their prized catch to the lucrative European Union market
SPC officially handed over 3D Model to RMI Government
A 3D model of Marshall Islands was officially handed over to the government, allowing visualisation of coastal flooding scenarios and the impact of sea level rise on agriculture, water security, and critical infrastructure
Marshall Islands President calls on the world to declare war on climate change
“It is time for eloquence of actions. Let deeds, not words be our operating principle.” Marshall Islands President told 78th UNGA as the fate of low-lying island nations, including his own, is in jeopardy due to climate change
Geophysical Survey of the Majuro and Ebeye Lagoons completed
A geophysical survey of the Majuro and Ebeye lagoons in the RMI identifies sustainable sources of aggregates (sand and gravel) that can be used for construction-related projects
Sea level rise threatens the existence of the Marshall Islands
“Every little increase in sea levels is a matter of life quality for the Marshall Islands”
Marshall Islands increases climate change resilience by tackling invasive species on Irooj Island
“The island feels alive again.”
Managing Coastal Aquifers Project to support the safeguarding of freshwater resources in the Marshall Islands
Managing Coastal Aquifers Project to better manage the freshwater resources of Marshall Islands in the face of climate change, rising sea levels and storm weather events
Marshall Islands ask for a place their future generations can call home
Marshall Islands asks world leaders to stand in solidarity and take difficult and bold decisions to fight against climate crisis. “We cannot afford further delay…”
How do we mourn an island? Where do we mark its grave?
Marshall Islands is uniquely at risk for climate change, islets are disappearing, and it is so dire that we’ve been forced as a nation to completely change the way we plan for our future, writes Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner.