article_snippet: This is an incredibly dangerous time.'
article_snippet: The small island nation, located about a quarter of the way from Australia to Hawaii, has repeatedly warned it is already suffering devastating effects from climate change with the North Island's's coastal areas being washed away, forcing resettlement to higher ground and smaller yields on traditional crops.
article_snippet: The largest challenge facing aid efforts will be the relative inaccessibility of the Solomon Islands and the damage caused to the infrastructure by the incredibly high winds. '
article_snippet: The logistical challenges will be significant, particularly in terms of communications, transportation and needs assessments.'