Increased temperature, more intense storms, rising sea level and coastal erosion, storm surges (i.e. Super Typhoon Bopha), more threats to water and food security, safety and well-being.
The rise in water borne diseases, and Non-Communicable Diseases such as obesity and tobacco use is a concern for community health which reduces social resilience to CC.
Increasing imports of processed food is leading to increasing NCDs and increases Palau’s vulnerability to CC