Tuvalu told world leaders at COP27 that it is not just on the brink of sinking due to climate change-induced sea level rise but also facing extreme drought
Tag: drought
Funding to dictate drought relief aid in PNG
Due to lack of funding, only serious cases in drought-affected districts of Morobe Province can be assisted, says PNG’s Disaster coordinator
Prolonged drought leaves many without food and water in PNG
Many PNG residents are suffering from the detrimental effects of severe prolonged drought. PNG PM says his government will look at how best they can help those affected
Kiribati drought at critical stage says UN body
Kiribati fears an increase in malnutrition and other illnesses as the country grapples with ongoing drought
Fiji commemorates World day to combat Land desertification, degradation, and drought
Fiji continues its commitment to promoting safe and sustainable use of farming practices to prevent land degradation and desertification
Tuvalu communities face climate drought disaster
To support Tuvalu Red Cross with their drought early action, IFRC has released an emergency relief fund
The island with no water: how foreign mining destroyed Banaba
The Kiribati island survived droughts due to sacred caves that captured rainfall but uncontrolled phosphate extraction ruined this precious resource
Government of Kiribati prepares charter vessel to take water to desperate families in Banaba
A charter vessel will ship a desalination plant to the people of Banaba to have freshwater access after a year of drought.
Severe drought and water crisis in Banaba, community elder call for humanitarian intervention from Australia, New Zealand and the international community
Banaba Island struggles with access to freshwater supplies due to compounded severe drought for a year.