Kiribati Case Study

Question 1

What is Kiribati’s background

Answer 1

-One of the worlds lowest-lying nations - first to experience impacts of climate change - 33 islands - 4m above sea level

Question 2

What are the impacts on kiribati

Answer 2

• abandoned / submerged villages
• salt water contamination
• Displacement and separation of communities
• King tides - extreme high tides

Question 3

What are the responses to Kiribati

Answer 3

• Need global action on carbon emissions - they’ve grown impatient
• Sending citizens to AUS to get training - MIGRATION WITH DIGNITY
• Building sea walls
• Mangrove trees put in to protect sand

Question 4

What is the impact to Kiribati

Answer 4

• Mass migration to the Capital - overcrowding (already had issues), pollution and disease
• Loss of identity - loss of cultural and spiritual land