https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P7jXveokDY
Watch the video “Kiribati: The Islands Being Destroyed By Climate Change” (link above) and respond to the following questions:
- What are the problems facing Kiribati residents?
- Specifically, what has happened to Abaiang? Give an example.
- What is the science explaining how oceans are affected by Climate Change?
- What is your take-away from the interview with the President of Kiribati, Anote Tong?
- What is the “Migration with Dignity” Program? Where would the Climate Refugees go and why?
- What does Pelenise Alofa, the Community Organizer, discuss about forced migration and losing a connection with the land and people of Kiribati? How does she think a forced migration might affect the people of Kiribati?
- What are some of the ways the people of Kiribati are combating Climate Change? Give a specific example.
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