Tuvalu disappears into the sea: what happens to the inhabitants? Tuvalu, a country made up of small islands, is slowly becoming unlivable due to climate change. Many residents have fled the country, but they do not have an official refugee status.... Show moreTuvalu disappears into the sea: what happens to the inhabitants? Tuvalu, a country made up of small islands, is slowly becoming unlivable due to climate change. Many residents have fled the country, but they do not have an official refugee status. Correspondent Meike Wijers spoke with some of those who settled in New Zealand. How do they look to the future of their home country? And why don't they get refugee status?
Five hours of flying for fun shopping, considering the responses below, consuming is still important. I have long since given up hope for behavioral change. Our brain is unable to oversee the long-term consequences of our behavior. All that pointless talk in... Show moreFive hours of flying for fun shopping, considering the responses below, consuming is still important. I have long since given up hope for behavioral change. Our brain is unable to oversee the long-term consequences of our behavior. All that pointless talk in Sharm el-Sheikh won't change the world. A topic that received little attention at the meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, but is no less serious: the rise in sea level threatens to disappear small Pacific island states such as Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Kiribati. New Zealand Auckland is home to refugee residents who have lost all hope.
The rise in sea levels around the Indonesian island of Pulau Pari would have already led to increased floods and damage to homes, streets and local businesses, according to Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER), an NGO that supports the cause. The organization insists that large parts of the island are likely to be flooded in the coming decades and that a rapid, global reduction in carbon emissions is needed to prevent this. It's what it is.
Tuvalu verdwijnt in zee: wat gebeurt er met de inwoners?
The rise in sea levels around the Indonesian island of Pulau Pari would have already led to increased floods and damage to homes, streets and local businesses, according to Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER), an NGO that supports the cause. The organization insists that large parts of the island are likely to be flooded in the coming decades and that a rapid, global reduction in carbon emissions is needed to prevent this. It's what it is.
Laat de eilanden in de Stille Oceaan niet verdwijnen
Indonesische eilandbewoners klagen cementbedrijf Holcim aan voor klimaatschade