Tuvalu, threatened by sea-level rise
Sea levels are rising because of anthropogenic climate change. This will have global impacts: it’s been estimated that two-thirds of the world’s population lives within 50 miles (80.5 km) of a coast. Rising sea level is an especially serious concern for those countries with long low-lying coasts. It is also a major threat to small-island states.
This article explores the threats posed to small-island states in the south Pacific. These states, particularly those partly or wholly composed of low-elevation coral islands, are facing threats including:
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