International law aspects of sea level rise
This legal study is based on Legal Dimensions of Sea Level Rise: Pacific Perspectives which was published on June 29, 2021. The original version provided an assessment of key legal frameworks and policy
Pacific Islands
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State of the climate in South-West Pacific 2020
Sea surface temperatures and ocean heat in parts of the South-West Pacific are increasing at more than three times the global average rate, with marine heatwaves bleaching once vibrant coral reefs and
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Unlocking access to climate finance for Pacific Island Countries
Pacific island countries (PICs) are globally among the most exposed and vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters and are also among the least equipped to adapt, putting their economic development
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Legal dimensions of sea level rise: Pacific perspectives
This legal study has been developed as a part of the World Bank’s work on ‘Building Resilience in Pacific Atoll Island Countries’ which aims to strengthen the capacity of selected Pacific atoll island
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Legal dimensions of sea level rise: Pacific perspectives
his legal study has been developed as a part of the World Bank’s work on ‘Building Resilience in Pacific Atoll Island Countries’ which aims to strengthen the capacity of selected Pacific atoll island countries
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State of environment and conservation in the Pacific Islands: 20 20 regional report.
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has developed a State of the Environment (SoE) report for the Pacific islands, the first of its kind. It reveals areas of progress
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COVID-19 and its impact on shipping and port sector in Asia and the Pacific
<p>The COVID-19 Pandemic calls for a multi-sectoral response in Asia and the Pacific to protect people and enhance resilience, support economic recovery and restore supply chains and support SMEs. Shipping
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2020 ESCAP Population Data Sheet
<p>The Population Data Sheet, published annually by ESCAP, features a range of key indicators on population dynamics- including population size and growth rates, fertility rate, life expectancy and age
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Policy responses to COVID-19: Repurposing National Highways for Good
<p>COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world to its core. Asia-Pacific leaders are simultaneously struggling to save lives and livelihoods. Working from home, online pedagogy and telemedicine are the new
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Supporting sustainable development in the COVID-19 era through fisheries in Asia-Pacific small island developing States
<p>The fisheries sector holds great importance for small island developing States (SIDS) of Asia and the Pacific. For many Governments, fisheries bring much-needed public revenues. Government income from
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Tackling the COVID-19 Youth Employment Crisis in Asia and the Pacific
<p>The report—a collaborative effort between the International Labour Organization and ADB—finds that the employment prospects of the region’s 660 million young people are severely challenged.