Historical Hazards
Issues of poverty and vulnerability in Kiribati are complex due to its unique national circumstances involving very low rates of long-term employment, high dependence on international aid, and lack of data. In 2010 the Government estimated that around 66% of the population are either in poverty or vulnerable to falling into poverty. This context, combined with the nation’s low food and water security, amplifies its vulnerability to natural hazards, notably the climate variability and extremes driven by El Niño Southern Oscillation.
This section provides a summary of key natural hazards and their associated socioeconomic impacts in a given country. And it allows quick evaluation of most vulnerable areas through the spatial comparison of natural hazard data with development data, thereby identifying exposed livelihoods and natural systems.
The charts provide overview of the most frequent natural disaster in a given country and understand the impacts of those disasters on human populations.
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Climate change is now recognized to have a significant impact on disaster management efforts and pose a significant threat to the efforts to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable populations. The demands of disaster risk management are such that concise, clear, and reliable information is crucial. The information presented here offers insight into the frequency, impact and occurrence of natural hazards. Source (PDF)