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Global-mean sea level is rising and accelerating as a direct consequence of human-induced global warming. This rise int he sea level is driven primarily by two factors: the melting of land ice and the expansion of seawater as it warms.

In the era of climate change, having access to resources is key to building climate resilience. However in many countries significant socio-economic inequalities between men and women still limit or prevent women's assess to education, property, financial assets, technology, political decision-making and other valuable resources.

The effects of climate change and increasing extreme weather events on the oceans are key challenges for small-scale fisheries. This study highlights some of the economic as well as non-economic losses and damages associated with these effects.

The purpose of this paper is to serve as an informational document that capture the GP L&D's understanding and state of the art regarding the topic of Climate Risk Management (CRM) in the context of the global programme's work.

Tropical Cyclone (TC) Pam was one of the worst natural disasters in the history of Vanuatu. The country suffered loss and damage to an extent that vastly overwhelmed its own capacities.

As this report is published, the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before, it hit, the Asia-Pacific region was progressing too slowly on delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Transformation approaches will be needed for progress, especially on goals facing the most persistent shortcomings. This report shows that some countries have been able to move faster than others and make progress on various aspects of the 2030 Agenda. If focuses on six interlinked transformative entry points that are key to the Global Decade of Action to deliver the SDGs by 2030.

The aim of this guide is to deliver nationally prioritise key messages relevant to climate change science, the effects of climate change on the Pacific and options to mitigate its causes and to adapt to expected changes.

The aim of this guide is to deliver nationally prioritise key messages relevant to climate change science, the effects of climate change on the Pacific and options to mitigate its causes and to adapt to expected changes.

The aim of this guide is to deliver nationally prioritise key messages relevant to climate change science, the effects of climate change on the Pacific and options to mitigate its causes and to adapt to expected changes.