The Solomon Islands, a Pacific island nation with a population of 800,000, is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. Situated in the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and within the cyclone belt, it faces mounting threats from rising sea levels, saltwater intrusion, ocean acidification, and increasingly intense storms and flooding. These climate-related hazards are compounding development challenges by reducing water availability and arable land, damaging homes and infrastructure, and displacing communities. In April 2014, flash floods on Guadalcanal killed 22 people, displaced 12,000, and caused an estimated US$107.8 million in damages— equivalent to 9.2% of the country’s GDP.
Download the case study to learn more about how people-centered, place-based approaches are driving long-term resilience in the Solomon Islands, and explore the Adaptation and Resilience Solutions in Action series for more examples of locally led climate action around the world.
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