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Shipping and Ports

Port of Lautoka, Fiji

PACIFIC PORTS AT A CROSSROADS

ENHANCING CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND CYBERSECURITY

By Prerna Priyanka ports, shipping routes, and coastal infrastructure.
Pacific experts say that balancing effective shipping services
The Pacific region stands at a pivotal point in its quest to with climate-resilient infrastructure is crucial. However,
strengthen maritime infrastructure against climate change legacy issues such as inadequate infrastructure maintenance
and bolster cybersecurity measures. pose significant challenges.
As rising sea levels and cyber threats challenge port Obtaining sufficient funds to develop infrastructure capable
operations, regional leaders and experts are calling for urgent of withstanding climate impacts also remains a challenge,
action to safeguard this vital sector. while access to materials and ensuring long-term maintenance
Climate change’s impact on the Pacific’s maritime are additional hurdles.
infrastructure is profound. Despite these challenges, Pacific Island countries such as
Increasing sea levels, more frequent and severe storms,
and other climate-related phenomena pose significant risks to Continued on page 31

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