As a small island nation Niue is highly vulnerable to climate change. Any rise in the sea level would threaten Niue’s underground freshwater supplies. Other climatic changes could also impact food security. Niue lies on the boundary of the southern tropical cyclone belt. An increase in the incidence and severity of tropical cyclones could cause damage to existing infrastructure and the environment. To adapt to these threats the country has proposed that vulnerable infrastructure be relocated to areas less at risk. Other measures proposed include the establishment of database and information systems to collate data and record monitoring, and to conduct further research about the impacts of climate change on national flora and fauna.
Country Profile - Niue
