Tuvalu

• 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