“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
Category: Marshall Islands
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.
Marshall Islands partners with WHO to increase resilience to climate change and pandemics
A new project in Marshall Islands to tackle health impacts of climate change and prepare for future health emergencies
Marshall Islands to receive UN support over nuclear legacy
UN adopted a resolution to assist the Marshall Islands in its efforts to secure justice for people suffering from the nuclear legacy
Marshall Islands takes U.S nuclear legacy to the Human Rights Council
After obtaining the appointment of a human rights expert on climate change, Marshall Islands is now seeking the UN rights body’s help to address the nuclear legacy