Climate risk and adaptation country profile: Marshall Islands

This Country Profile is a part of a series of 31 priority country briefs developed by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) as part of its Disaster Risk Management Plans. The profile synthesizes most relevant data and information for Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change and is designed as a quick reference source for development practitioners to better integrate climate resilience in development planning and operations.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a raised atoll island nation of low coral limestone and sand islands located in the North Pacific Ocean. This profile offers a look into the country's priority adaptation measures, climate baseline and climate future, and existing policies. It also lists a number of sectoral recommendations and research, data, and information gaps.