The Government of Niue, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Conservation International (CI), is advancing a new integrated initiative to strengthen climate resilience among communities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and secure long-term financing for ocean conservation.
With US$9 million in funding support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Niue Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Communities Integrated Project (Niue IECI) responds to Niue’s growing exposure to climate change, including stronger cyclones, coastal erosion, sea-level rise, water insecurity, and increasing pressure on ecosystems and essential services. These risks are compounded by Niue’s geographic isolation, dependence on imported fossil fuels, and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, tourism assets, coastal communities and biodiversity.
