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The Pacific Environment and Climate Change Outlook

Food, Water and Livelihoods in Pacific Islands under Increasing Threat from Climate Change

Invasive Species, Waste, and Extreme Weather Events among Key Challenges

Doha (Qatar), 4 December 2012 – Island communities in the Pacific Ocean are facing unprecedented challenges to their economies and environment from the impacts of climate change, according to a new report released at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar.

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SPREP provides assistance to Tokelau and Tuvalu

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) is taking direct action to assist Tokelau and Tuvalu in dealing with their state of emergency due to lack of water on their islands.

Immediate support is being provided through the SPREP’s Small Grants Scheme. This will support Tokelau and Tuvalu to help provide an urgent response to meet the water shortage in both countries.

“We fully understand the value of water and difficulties these Pacific communities are experiencing,” said Mr David Sheppard the Director-General of SPREP.