Disasters

Timor-Leste’s climate challenges and the growing drive for greater resilience

Climate change is emerging as one in all Timor-Leste's key issues because the young Southeast Asian nation confronts growing environmental pressures while continuing its path of economic development. From severe floods to long-term droughts, climate disasters are increasingly impacting livelihoods, agriculture and public infrastructure across the country. But amid these growing challenges, local communities, government institutions and international partners are...