Challenges Facing French Polynesia

Environmental

• Climate change: rising seas, extreme weather, coral bleaching
• Pollution from shipping, fishing, tourism
• Deforestation, especially on Tahiti

Economic

• Heavy tourism dependence (>20% GDP)
• High cost of living due to imports
• Youth unemployment

Social

• Poverty, particularly on outer islands
• Rising crime in urban areas
• Alcoholism among youth

Political

• Frequent government changes
• Corruption (ranked 55/180 on 2021 CPI)
• Complex relations with France; calls for autonomy/independence