Corrections & Clarifications: This article was updated to reflect Erin Derrington s title as lead planner in the Northern Mariana Island s Office of Planning and Development. Quotes about regional planning were updated as attributions to Derrington, and quotes about current adaption efforts were updated to attribute Grecni.
A new report on climate change in the Northern Mariana Islands describes hotter weather, stronger typhoons and faster coral bleaching.
The report stated people at risk due to climate change the elderly, the poor and individuals with disabilities should expect more disruptions by extreme weather.
Researchers concluded climate change will threaten the coastline and millions of dollars affected by tourism.
Climate Change in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Indicators and Considerations for Key Sectors
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CLIMATE CHANGE BRINGS CHALLENGES FOR THE CNMI: STRONGER STORMS, CORAL LOSS, AND HEALTH RISKS
HONOLULU (Jan. 26, 2021) Hotter weather, stronger typhoons, coral reef death, and human health risks are among the major challenges detailed in a new report on climate change in the CNMI. Threatened resources include high-value coastal infrastructure and the millions of dollars that ocean ecosystems add to the CNMI economy annually, according to the report by the Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment (PIRCA), a consortium of several government, NGO, and research entities.