TUVALU COASTAL ADAPTATION PROJECT

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With US$36 million in financing from the Green Climate Fund; US$2.9 million in co-financing from the Government of Tuvalu, and $1.34 million in co-financing from Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the 8.5-year Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project is focused on strengthening the resilience of one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change and sea-level rise.

Implemented by the UN Development Programme in partnership with the Government, the project is improving coastal protection in key locations on the islands of Funafuti, Nanumea and Nanumaga.

While these new measures will act as a buffer during storms, the project is also striving to build the capacity of national and island governments and local communities in adapting to climate change in the longer term.

While COVID-19 is our immediate crisis, climate change remains the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of the Pacific and its peoples in the long run.

— Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Honourable Mr. Kausea Natano, September 2020
Some time ago a little girl on the island of Nanumea asked me, "Prime Minister what can you do to save me? How can you ensure I can continue living on my island?" That question struck at the bottom of my heart.
This project is the pride of Tuvalu. Its implementation is based on strong partnership with island leaders and communities, and with our partner UNDP we will paddle together to build resilience.

— Former Prime Minister, HONOURABLE Enele Sopoaga, August 2017
 
 
 
 
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