Threat: sea level rise, heavy rainfall and wind, storm surges and flooding
Vulnerability: Food security, impact on livelihoods and economy
Suggested interventions:
- Design a drainage system to flush out storm water
- Diversify crops through crop trials (see which crops are better resistant to such threats with help of existing knowledge and expertise)
- Identifying salt tolerant, disease resistant and quick maturing crops.
- Using raised beds to protect against salt water intrusion
- Using organic manure instead of chemicals (link to waste management work)
- Build nurseries and sample farms
- Training and capacity building
- Cold storage
- Linking with resorts and guest houses
Pilot Islands: Isdhoo, Gan, Kunahandhoo