Pacific Atolls Face $10 Billion Cost of Rising Sea, Says World Bank
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific ...
Pacific atolls face risk from rising seas
The World Bank’s “Pacific Atoll Countries Country Climate and Development Report” says the low-lying nations and the roughly ...
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Fighting sea-level rise a long-term endeavour, say small island leaders
Sea-level rise is causing irrevocable damage to communities, lives and livelihoods, but also provides some opportunities for ...
How Sea Level Rise Is Decimating Coastlines Around The World
Climate change is not a distant threat—it has already started decimating coastlines. This article examines the impacts, ...
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Relocation is not an option for Tuvalu
Relocation is not an immediate option nor a solution for the people of Tuvalu, as the past and current governments are ...
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The Tuvalu-Australia Climate Migration Pact Could Set a Global Precedent
Tuvalu recently signed a climate migration agreement with Australia. Experts think it could be a model for other countries.
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New World Bank Research Outlines Adaptation Pathways For Pacific Atoll Countries
Adaptation costs (in present value terms) for Tuvalu alone are approximately US$ 1 billion for a 0.5m sea-level rise by 2070-2100, which reflects around 20 years of current GDP. The CCDR calls for ...
Pacific atolls face $13.5 billion cost of rising sea levels, says World Bank
Much of Kiribati, Tuvalu and Marshall Islands could be submerged as early as 2050. Read more at straitstimes.com.