The Islands Being Destroyed By Climate Change” Video

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:

  1. What are the problems facing Kiribati residents?
  2. Specifically, what has happened to Abaiang? Give an example.
  3. What is the science explaining how oceans are affected by Climate Change?
  4. What is your take-away from the interview with the President of Kiribati, Anote Tong?
  5. What is the “Migration with Dignity” Program? Where would the Climate Refugees go and why?
  6. 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?
  7. What are some of the ways the people of Kiribati are combating Climate Change? Give a specific example.

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