Reports Flashcards
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Key points ofState of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2022 report:
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The sea level rise threatenslow-lying islands such as Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands, which could face devastating floods over time, leading to the destruction of agricultural lands and habitable areas.
The report also highlighted the occurrence of marine heatwaves in a large area northeast of Australia and south of Papua New Guineaover a period of more than six months.
These heatwaves have had a significant impact on marinelife and the livelihoods of local communities.
Despite a decrease in the number of reported disaster weather events compared to 2021, the economic losses due to flooding and weather events have increased.
