Micronesia, Fed States of

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This publication seeks to support governments in the Pacific in planning policies and allocating resources to reduce the economic impacts of disaster events. It describes the potential direct and secondary effects of natural disasters on Pacific

This publication descibes Asian Development Bank (ADB) efforts to support member countries in the Pacific in addressing climate change and disaster risks.

ADB's Pacific operations cover 14 developing member countries (DMCs). In support of the Pacific

Cover and source: Government of Micronesia, Fed States of
The Federated States of Micronesia's Nationally Determined Contribution details action to improve the safety, security, resilience, and quality of life of its citizens. Micronesia considers adaptation an urgent priority.

This paper presents the results from a multi-country research on loss and damage in vulnerable communities, to study how households with different vulnerability profiles try to deal with climatic stressors and their (in)ability to avoid loss and damage.

Uncertainty about future climate creates challenges in both adaptation planning and evaluation. Defining and determining success in adaptation therefore can be difficult. This publication, however, does not attempt to address all of the issues and

This new publication from the World Meteorological Organization provides a wide-ranging description of how small island States and territories in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Pacific regions are using seasonal predictions and other climate information

Cover and source: Pacific Climate Change Science
This publication updates the 2011 Current and future climate of the Federated States of Micronesia brochure. The information in this publication builds on the findings of the 2013 IPCC report, and uses new emissions scenarios and climate models.
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.

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