Man With Boat in Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia

A man pulls a buoy onto a boat near a small island in the Federated States of Micronesia.

At a Glance

The Pacific Islands Regional Mission serves Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Both climate change adaptation and mitigation are critical considerations in Asia’s developing countries. Indeed, the region’s geography makes its population highly vulnerable to sea level rise and extreme weather events. Yet the region is also among the highest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions in the world. USAID is working with countries at regional and bilateral levels to accelerate investment in clean energy technologies and improve forest management. USAID also provides training, knowledge sharing and cooperation to facilitate the region’s transition to low emission development and help communities adapt to climate change.

Climate Projections and Impacts

Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2018) for more information.

Climate Projections

Increased Frequency/Intensity of Extreme Weather Events
Sea Level Rise
Increased Temperature

Key Climate Impact Areas

Agriculture
Coastal Zones
Energy & Infrastructure
Human Health
Livelihoods & Tourism
Water Resources

Funding & Country Climate Context


USAID Regional Climate Change Funding (2020)

Total

$15.9 Million

Adaptation

$11 Million

Clean Energy

$1 Million

Sustainable Landscapes

$3.9 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2023)

100,319

GHG Emissions Growth

-12.43%

% Forested Area

91.9%

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Climate Change Information

Federated States of Micronesia Photo Gallery

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USAID Climate Ready Lessons Learned Report

Stories from the Area

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irrigation system through dry farmland
With increased climate financing into the region, Pacific Island countries need to be equipped with the capacity to effectively implement climate change-related projects.
Man With Boat in Micronesia
On Yap Island in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), four atoll communities—about 800 people from the outer islands who have migrated to the main island—have gained a reputation for growing good-quality vegetables.