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The Nissan and Atolls Local Level Government (LLG), including Mortlock, Carterets, Fead, and Tasman Islands, is facing severe challenges due to the escalating impacts of climate change. Across all islands, communities are struggling with rising sea levels, unpredictable weather patterns, shoreline erosion, and frequent droughts, which have led to reduced land for housing and farming, worsened food insecurity, and increased isolation. These environmental changes have deeply disrupted traditional livelihoods based on subsistence farming and fishing, leaving many families with limited income and fewer food options.
Key Findings
- Critical service gaps: Communities face significant challenges in water access and management, sanitation, food security, health services, and protection for vulnerable groups.
- Lack of systems: Most communities do not have formal water management systems, early warning mechanisms, or adequate emergency preparedness measures.
- Insufficient support: While some short-term assistance has been received, overall needs remain extensive and complex.
- Disproportionate impacts: Children, the elderly, women, and persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected by the drought and its cascading effects.