Cards (11)

  • 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