CORVI risk assessment: Tarawa, Kiribati: Findings from a CORVI rapid assessment
As risks from climate change to coastal cities continue to increase, governments, public and private investors, and the insurance industry need targeted risk information to prioritize action and build resilience where it matters most. In response, the Stimson Center, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat, developed and piloted three CORVI rapid assessments. CORVI is a decision support tool which compares a diverse range of ecological, financial, and political risks across 10 categories, with rapid assessments using 30 indicators to produce a holistic coastal climate risk summary report.
This issue brief presents the CORVI Climate Risk Summary Report for the island of Tarawa in Kiribati. The profile combines empirical data, expert interviews, surveys, and desk research to analyze how climate and ocean risks are impacting the city. This information is used to develop detailed priority recommendations for Kiribati to reduce its climate vulnerabilities and work to build a sustainable future.