The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is stepping up its support for Pacific nations with a fresh $41 million injection to tackle disasters triggered by natural hazards and health crises. 💪 The funding, approved this week, will bolster disaster response in the Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu—regions increasingly vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather.
Known as the Pacific Disaster Resilience Program, the initiative aims to provide rapid financial support during emergencies, helping communities recover faster and build long-term resilience. 🌏 From cyclones to pandemics, the program acts as a financial safety net for small island nations facing overlapping challenges.
This move aligns with growing global calls to protect climate-vulnerable regions, where rising sea levels and extreme weather threaten livelihoods. 🔥 Experts say proactive funding like this could save lives and reduce economic losses in the Pacific—a hotspot for climate-related disasters.
