World’s narrowest island capital just 150 metres wide could disappear beneath rising seas, World Bank warns

Majuro, capital of the Republic of Marshall Islands, confronts severe threats from rising sea levels. Coastal erosion accelerates due to increased wind speeds and human interference. Adaptation measures like sea walls and land raising are being considered by policymakers. However, migration may become a last resort for the Marshallese people.

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