On February 24 (same day local time), in Majuro, the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Mr. SOMA Hirohisa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of the...
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Marshall Islands’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
GENEVA – The human rights record of the Marshall Islands will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Monday 10...
Visit to the Marshall Islands - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Paula Gaviria Betancur (A/HRC/59/46/Add.1) (Advance unedited version)
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Empowering the Next Generation: ACWA Project Expands Safe Water Access and Youth Engagement in RMI
The 34th Annual Marshall Islands Mayors Association (MIMA) Conference, chaired by the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in May, provided a valuable opportunity to highlight the...
From chalkboards to culturally inclusive digital connectivity
RMI PSS, with support from GPE and UNICEF, embark on a new US$2.5 million partnership to boost a more resilient and culturally grounded education system across elementary schools Majuro, Republic of...
Drought in Republic of Marshall Islands 2024 - DREF Final Report (MDRMH004)
What happened, where and when? The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) consists of 30 atolls and 5 isolated islands, making up a total of 1,225 islands and islets. These are divided into two...
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Grant Assistance to RMI and FSM: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for Enhancing Resilience of Communities to Climate and Disaster Risk through the Improvement of Water Supply Systems in Pacific Island Countries”
On February 19, in Kolonia, the state capital of Pohnpei of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), H.E. Mr. KAGOMIYA Nobuo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Federated...
Fewer people, higher incomes: Marshall Islands shares in-depth census results with partner support
The Marshall Islands’ first fully digital census shows a declining population but increasing incomes over the past decade, while highlighting differences in wealth, food insecurity, readiness for...
Marshall Islands: Storm Surge 2024 Final Report MDRMH003
Date of event 22-01-2024 What happened, where and when? On 20 January 2024, a strong winter storm formed in the northern Pacic Ocean and caused major inundation event in the Marshall Islands. The rst...
Aeroponic Gardens Nurture Resilience, Peace, and Food Security in the Marshall Islands
Mejatto, Marshall Islands – On the serene island of Mejatto, a promising development is underway. Leafy greens, cucumbers, and cantaloupes cascade from aeroponic towers – their vibrant colours...
End of Mission Statement: United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons - Country visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, 5-15 October 2024
Marshall Islands: International community morally bound to support efforts to address historical and future displacement GENEVA – A UN expert has welcomed the Republic of the Marshall Islands’...
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Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Announces $1.5 Million to Support Disaster Preparedness for the Pacific Islands
For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Press Release Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced $1.5 million in humanitarian assistance for...
ADB, Marshall Islands Sign $52.5 Million Grant to Boost Water Security and Urban Resilience
MAJURO, MARSHALL ISLANDS (24 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Marshall Islands have signed a grant agreement of $52.5 million to support the improvement of...
Knowledge is power in the Marshall Islands, building resilience through their Climate Change Week
The Marshall Islands, on the frontline of climate change impacts, is empowering their communities and people through a special climate change week organised every year. In 2024, this was the third...
Drought in Republic of Marshall Islands 2024 - DREF Operation MDRMH004
Description of the Event Date of event / Date when the trigger was met 2024-02-27 What happened, where and when? The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), located just north of the Equator,...
MHL: Drought - 02-2024 - Drought #1 (2024-02-26)
Sources for data marked as Other https://www.drought.gov/states/us-affiliated-pacific-islands droughtmonitor.unl.edu Description The islands and atolls listed below have not experienced rainfall...
Acting swiftly to curtail the spread of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in the Marshall Islands
The invasion of the pest poses a threat to coconut cultivation, a lifeline to the population In response to the outbreak of the coconut rhinoceros beetle in Majuro, the Food and Agriculture...
Enhancing the RMI’s Water and Sewage Treatment Facilities for Stronger Disaster Preparedness and Response
Majuro, the Republic of Marshall Islands - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Governments of Japan and the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), marked a major...
Marshall Islands: Storm Surge 2024 DREF Operation MDRMH003
Description of the Event Date of event / Date when the trigger was met 2024-01-22 What happened, where and when? On the night of 22 January 2024, a significant water and wave-related event occurred...
Preliminary Satellite-Derived Damage Assessment: Ailinglaplap Atoll and Arno Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands (29 Jan 2024)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Ailinglaplap Atoll Potentially affected shoreline close to Woja airfield detected as of 22 January 2024 No major damage observed on Airok airfield as of 28 January 2024 Arno Atoll ...