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Kunburudhoo Island in the Maldives faces severe climate-induced loss and damage, primarily through beach erosion and groundwater salinization. Erosion has threatened critical infrastructure, including the island office and homes, while salinization has created an acute potable water shortage and hindered the growth of traditional crops like banana and breadfruit. Community members have attempted to mitigate these impacts by planting approximately 250 coconut trees and sea lettuce trees to stabilize the soil and create buffers against wind and waves. However, the document notes that these local efforts are limited by the island's small size and that international resilience indicators, such as GDP per capita, often cause such vulnerable communities to be overlooked for support.