Rising for my island, my people, my future

July 14, 2022


In Pacific Small Islands States, especially atoll nations, climate change represents the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of the people.

Read this story and find out how climate change is already affecting human security, what can be done to address climate security risks and ensure a sustainable future for the peoples of the Pacific.


Rising for my island, my people, my future is an illustrated real-life story from Pacific atoll nations that aims to help broaden the understanding of how climate change is related to peace, stability, and security and why addressing climate security is critical. The story is a product of the joint United Nations Development Programme – International Organization for Migration Climate Security in the Pacific Project, funded by the United Nations Peace Building Fund.

For more information, please contact:    
Giulio Fabris, Communication and Advocacy Specialist - Climate Security Project, UNDP Pacific Office, Fiji | Email: giulio.fabris@undp.org
Yoshiko Yamaguchi, IOM National Coordinator - Climate Security Project, Republic of the Marshall Islands | Email: yyamaguchi@iom.int