Kiribati

Survey Findings Background In July 2022, the Government of Tuvalu declared a State of Emergency due to worsening drought conditions across the country. The northern islands were severely impacted, particularly Niutao, where local actors had to turn to…

HIGHLIGHTS East Asia and the Pacific remains the region most prone to natural hazards worldwide, with an average of 122 million people affected yearly throughout the region. This is severely exacerbated by the negative impacts of climate…

Climate change impacts increase in South-West Pacific Press Release Number: 18082023 Sea level rise increases more than global average Ocean heat and acidification threatens ecosystems and way of life Glacier ice thickness in the western part of the Indonesian island…

UNICEF is working with partners to support families affected by the drought Emma Temakei For Batouta, a 46-year-old grandmother, life was as usual until a drought hit Kiribati. Life before the drought Batouta, who lives together with her husband, daughter,…

Introduction The Pacific Humanitarian Team (PHT) is a network of humanitarian organizations working together to assist Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) to prepare for and respond to disasters. The PHT’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) covers the…