coastal communities
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Fiji Secures US$66.7 Million ADB Package to Modernize Health System and Shore Up Coastal Resilience
Fiji lands a major concessional financing package from the Asian Development Bank to modernize its health system and bolster coastal resilience for vulnerable communities. The deal pairs a long-term, low-cost loan with a grant for nature-based protection and climate-resilient livelihoods, with projects rolling out through 2031.
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Correcting Coastal Baselines Could Put 77–132 Million More People at Risk From Sea Level Rise
A hidden flaw in how we measure sea level rise could rewrite who and what is considered at risk. Correcting the shoreline baseline might dramatically expand the vulnerable area and the number of people needing protection and assistance as seas rise.
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Fiji ramps up climate adaptation to shield fisheries and coastal livelihoods from warming seas
Rising sea temperatures and stronger storms are placing real stress on Fiji’s fisheries and coastal communities. A new push for climate adaptation and financing signals a shift in how the archipelago plans to safeguard its oceans and livelihoods.