World's narrowest island capital just 150 metres wide could disappear beneath rising seas, World Bank warns | TheBriefWire
World's narrowest island capital just 150 metres wide could disappear beneath rising seas, World Bank warns
Published 27 July 2026 ยท world
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
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.