Climate change and sea level rise issues in the Federated States of Micronesia: report on a preparatory mission

Abstract

The present report, prepared by the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), is in response to a request from the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to develop a proposal for a programme of assistance to under-take an in-depth study of the potential impact of expected climate changes on the FSM The possible climate changes include sea level rise and increases in temperature and extreme events, such as tropical cyclones, storm surges, flooding and drought. The climate change impacts are considered for both the natural environment and the socio-economic systems in the FSM.