May 12, 2024 23:52 (IST)
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Paradise islands of Pacific increasingly vulnerable to climate change, as UN boosts resilience

New York, May 11 (IBNS): A seeming paradise, life on the Pacific islands is threatened by climate change and extreme weather, frustrated by remoteness and a lack of educational and economic opportunities. Secretary-General António Guterres begins a visit to the region this weekend, where he will speak to people living on some of the islands and see for himself how the UN is helping to mitigate some of the biggest issues.