Everyone knows that some small island states, such as the Maldives in the Indian Ocean or Tuvalu in the Pacific, face serious risks to their survival if we do not take effective action to address climate change and curb rising sea levels.
Australia will provide a $9 million package of assistance to support efforts by communities and governments across the Pacific to prepare for and respond to the effects of El Niño.
Taurama local Api Valu was pleased to see the first National Capital District Mangrove Cleanup Campaign Program carried out in his area today (Saturday 7 November).