Overview

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) includes the most geographically and culturally diverse part of the greater Micronesian region, and has a total population of about 106,000. The nation is comprised of four states – Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae – all of which are located approximately 2,900  kilometers north of eastern Australia.

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    Key Vulnerabilities
    • Agriculture/Food Security
    • Coastal Zones and Marine Ecosystems
    • Water Resources
    • Public Health
    • Fisheries
    • Wildlife
    Potential Adaptation Measures

    Agriculture and Food Security

    • Switch to different cultivars
    • Improve and conserve soils

    Water Resources

    • Increase water supply, e.g. by using groundwater, building reservoirs, improving or stabilizing watershed management, desalination
    • Improve or develop water management
    • Alter system operating rules, e.g. pricing policies, legislation

    Coastal Zones and Marine Ecosystems

    • Protect, including building sea walls, and beach nourishment
    • Retreat
    • Research/monitor the coastal ecosystem
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    Micronesia (Federated States of) - National Communication June 20, 2009