They draw tourists, which is essential to the economies of many of the nations.
However, many who depend on the vacation business in the area are growing more concerned about the effects of ongoing climate change.
According to Christopher Cocker, CEO of the Pacific Tourism Organization, “leaders of Pacific Islands have declared climate change as the foremost threat to the livelihoods, security, and well-being of Pacific communities.”
“Tourism in the area has a very uncertain future unless swift and creative action is taken.”
“All Pacific islands are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change,” he continues. But low-lying atolls it.
