Vanuatu, facing devastating climate change impacts, including submerged land and disrupted education, seeks accountability from major emitters. A non-binding international opinion could influence future action and funding for adaptation. The nation's efforts include pursuing ecocide recognition as a crime and seeking climate migration visas for its citizens as rising sea levels threaten the islands' existence. Challenges range from damaged infrastructure and food insecurity to the loss of ancestral lands and contaminated water sources. Despite international aid, funding inconsistencies hinder adaptation strategies.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.