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Sea level rise results from the melting of ice sheets and glaciers and the expansion of seawater as it warms, caused by human-induced climate change. Coastal cities and settlements are particularly at risk of climate and ocean impacts and continue to attract an ever growing population which could exceed one billion people by 2050.

This report describes variability and change in Pacific Island climates, drawing on the latest meteorological and oceanographic data, information, and analyses.

This is a presentation of the UNESCO site where PROTEGE is working with French Polynesia’s Directorate for Environment (DIREN) and the Directorate for Culture and Heritage (DCP) and the local community.