In Fiji, as in many areas in the Pacific, urban populations are located in highly hazard-prone areas in the coastal zone. Storm surges and sea-level rise can affect settlements, food production and infrastructure. A lack of basic services such as clean water supply and solid waste management can exacerbate the negative effects of climate change. Amid all this, the poorest are almost always the most vulnerable, as they have less access to infrastructure, basic services and social safety nets in the event of a disaster.
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ISBN Series Number:- Not available - ISBN: 978-92-1-132616-1 HS Number: 027/14E Series Title:- Not available - Pages: 32 Year: 2014 Publisher: UN-HABITAT Co-Publisher : WWF, LAMI, UNEP Languages:
English
Themes: Cities and Climate Change Initiative Countries: Branch/Office:
Climate Change Planning unit
