PIRCA

American Sāmoa Faces Health Threats, Stronger Storms, and Challenges from Climate Change: New Report

The major challenges, including coral reef decline, coastal flooding, and health risks, are detailed in a new PIRCA report. Read more [...]
Climate Change Brings Challenges for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands—Read the 2021 Assessment

Climate-related challenges facing the CNMI include declining coral reef health, stronger typhoons, and human health risks. Read more... [...]
New Report: Guam Faces More Heat, Stronger Typhoons, and Water Shortages

Hotter weather, risks to freshwater supplies, coral reef death, and stronger typhoons are among the major challenges detailed in the new report from PIRCA on climate change in Guam. [...]
Explore the 2020 PIRCA Report for the Republic of Palau

Climate Change in Palau is the first in a series of new PIRCA reports offering a closer look at climate change impacts in the Pacific Islands. [...]
Reality Check: Collaborative Research Contributes to Real-Life Policy Decisions

Innovative research efforts combined historic aerial photos, drone imagery, and topographic surveys to characterize coastal change around Hawai'i Island. The results are informing policy makers who are crafting a new setback policy for coastal development. [...]