Papua New Guinea
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.
All 12 countries spread across the Southern Pacific Ocean face significant challenges from a changing climate. The region is vulnerable to events such as tropical storms, drought, and extreme rainfall, as well as longer term hardships related to sea level rise. Climate change also poses threats to the region’s tourism industry through impacts on coastal infrastructure, coral reefs, and coastal ecosystems.
Climate Projections and Impacts
Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2018) for more information
Climate Projections
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Increased Frequency/Intensity of Extreme Weather Events
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Sea Level Rise
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Increased Temperature
Key Climate Impact Areas
Agriculture
Coastal Zones
Energy
Infrastructure
Human Health
Livelihoods & Tourism
Water Resources
Funding and Key Indicators
Refer to metadata and sources for more details.
USAID Regional Climate Change Funding (2020)
Total
$5 Million
Clean Energy
$1.5 Million
Sustainable Landscapes
$1.5 Million
GAIN Vulnerability
Medium
Population (2020)
7.3 Million
GHG Emissions Growth
12.67%
% Forested Area
74.1%
