Situated in the North of the Pacific Ocean, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, particularly sea level rise. Spanning 29 coral atolls and five single islands over a total land area of just 70 square miles with a population of over 40,000, the country faces socio-economic and environmental challenges due to its geographical isolation and increased risk of natural disasters.
In response to these challenges, the Government of RMI collaborated with a World Bank team to develop the Pacific Resilience Program II – RMI Project (PREP II), which is supporting the country to establish emergency communications networks across the country. This includes reforming and modernizing legislation for disaster risk management, preparing a National Adaptation Plan and Sea Level Rise Policy, and developing coastal protection in Ebeye, the most populous island in Kwajalein atoll, highly exposed to 1 m sea level rise. PREP II is part of the regional Pacific Resilience Program series of projects, offering vital support to selected Pacific Island Countries and regional institutions.
