Solomon Islands
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
Clean Energy
$1 Million
Sustainable Landscapes
$3.9 Million
GAIN Vulnerability
Medium
Population (2023)
714,766
GHG Emissions Growth
1.03%
% Forested Area
77.9%
Average GHG Emissions Growth due to Deforestation
2.26%
Refer to metadata and sources for more details.
