Given the low lying archipelagic nature of the country with average elevation in most islands of approximately 1.5 meters above mean sea level, Maldives is among the most susceptible to impacts of climate change. Sea swells and storm generated waves, the frequency of which has increased over the last decade has resulted in severe coastal erosion, impacting the livelihoods of many communities. In many of the islands, most of the human settlements and critical infrastructure are found within 100 meters from the shoreline. The project aims to build resilience to climate change and its impacts to livelihood and economic activities, by developing coastal protection measures in selected islands, surveyed to be most vulnerable. The project involves two key components:

• Climate change adaptation in islands facing land scarcity ( 25 islands) – USD 42.5 Million
• Establishing coastal protection measures on larger islands (9 islands) – USD 36.8 Million