Rising sea levels are no longer a distant threat. They are already transforming the daily lives of thousands of residents in overseas territories: coastal erosion, coastal flooding, weakened infrastructure, and forced displacement of populations.
Based on the opinion adopted unanimously by the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council, this report provides a detailed, well-documented, and region-specific overview of the situation in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Mayotte, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and throughout the French overseas territories.
There you will find clear scientific data, testimonials from elected officials and local stakeholders, concrete examples of relocation, as well as adaptation strategies grounded in on-the-ground realities.
A reference document to help understand the issues, anticipate risks, and inform public debate.
