Warming Waters Threaten Tuna Dependent Economies in the Pacific

Global warming is expected to progressively push tuna populations from the waters of 10 Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) into the high seas. This is a climate justice issue. The 10 Pacific SIDS have a deep economic dependence on tuna fishing but contribute little to global warming. They are expected to lose an average of 37 percent of government revenue as tuna shift from their waters. Limiting global warming is vital to stopping this climate injustice. For the Pacific SIDs, there must be negotiations around how they can maintain the benefits they receive from tuna as climate changes their habitat. Learn more at