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While a growing number of islands (including "non-sovereign" islands) in the world are concerned about the effects of climate change, the island of Réunion was chosen (along with Gran Canaria in Spain) as an example for a case study of an affected ultra-European peripheral territory, for a study on the adequacy of urban and regional planning ...
The coral barrier is an important resource for Réunion. It sustains the standards of living of these parts of the island due to increased tourism profits and its influence on real estate prices. Many activities are organized around the coral reef, making it an essential part of the island's economy.
For their part, developing nations and small island states bearing the brunt of climate change sought robust measures to curb emissions, and want to regulate financial support from wealthy ...
The climate of the islands is tropical. At low elevations summer temperatures (December to April) average 30 °C. Winter temperatures (May to November) are generally cooler, around 25 °C. Temperatures are cooler in the mountains, averaging 18 °C. During the winter short-lived snow can fall on Réunion's high peaks. [11]
The prime ministers, representing the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS), argued that countries have an obligation to protect the marine environment ...
Saint-Benoît has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification Af). The climate is tropical, influenced by the winds called alizés, or trade winds. The average annual temperature in Saint-Benoît is 23.8 °C (74.8 °F). The average annual rainfall is 3,455.9 mm (136.06 in) with February as the wettest month.
Sainte-Marie has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification Am) closely bordering on a tropical savanna climate (Aw). The average annual temperature in Sainte-Marie is 24.5 °C (76.1 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,530.3 mm (60.25 in) with February as the wettest month.
It is located on the west coast of the island of Réunion. Geography ... Climate data for Saint-Leu (altitude 429m, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2002–present)