The iconic Kukudu suspension bridge in Solomon Islands, a vital link for over 50 years, has been decommissioned and relocated inland to escape rising sea levels
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The ‘very fabric’ of nations at risk from rising sea levels, says Tuvalu PM Teo
Tuvalu’s Prime Minister urgently called for global action to combat rising sea levels, highlighting that for over one billion people, the threat is a daily reality, not a distant concern
Marshall Islands calls for global accountability on Climate, Nuclear testing, and Human rights at UNGA
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
Urgent plea from PNG Minister: Action needed now to combat sea-Level rise
Papua New Guinea’s Environment Minister warned that rising sea levels pose a “twin disaster” for Pacific nations, threatening their cultures, security, and livelihoods, and urged immediate global action
Solomon Islands calls for urgent global response to sea level rise at UN Summit
Solomon Islands Environment Minister called for urgent global action on sea level rise, warning that the escalating crisis is already displacing communities and threatening the very existence of Pacific nations
NASA analysis shows irreversible Sea level rise for Pacific Islands
Pacific Island nations like Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Fiji are facing an inevitable 8-inch sea level rise by 2050, threatening widespread flooding and endangering coastal communities
Palau’s President urges International collaboration on climate Change at UNGA
Palau’s President urged global action on climate change to protect vulnerable nations from rising sea levels and extreme weather impacts at the Summit of the Future
Australia and New Zealand back a second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to beat sea level rise
Australia and New Zealand launched the second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, an initiative aimed at safeguarding the nation’s vulnerable coastlines from the relentless threat of climate change
Protecting Tuvalu’s Nanumea Island from Sea Level Rise
Nanumea, Tuvalu’s remote island, is building innovative coastal defenses to protect its shores from rising seas and cyclones, with a groundbreaking adaptation project that’s transforming the community’s future
Tuvalu uses high-resolution mapping to combat climate change
Amid rising sea levels, Tuvalu is creating a digital twin of its capital to enhance planning for climate change and natural disasters, capturing crucial data to guide the nation’s survival and adaptation strategies