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Our Natural World - P1
Changing Climate
Tuvalu
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The highest point in Tuvalu is only
4.5
metres
above
sea
level.
Tuvalu has no
freshwater
sources, so it relies on
rainfall
to replenish its
water
supply.
Wells in Tuvalu are being
polluted
by
seawater
Droughts are happening more often in
Tuvalu
What is the population of Tuvalu?
11,000
What social impacts does rising sea levels have on Tuvalu?
High tides are starting to threaten
homes
and
roads
What are some impacts of rising sea levels in Tuvalu?
Coastal
erosion
is destroying
productive
farmland
What are some environmental impacts on rising sea levels for Tuvalu?
Warmer temperatures are destroying fragile
ecosystems
such as
coral
reefs
How is Tuvalu managing its rising sea level issues?
Low
sea
walls
have been constructed to prevent
flooding
How is Tuvalu managing its rising sea level issues?
Migration
to safer islands off the coast of
New
Zealand
is being allowed
How is Tuvalu managing its rising sea level issues?
Campaigning
internationally
for a
reduction
in carbon emissions