The Climate Question
Can small islands live with climate change?
Aug 20, 2023
Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, discusses the impact of climate change on small island nations. The podcast explores rising sea levels, financial difficulties, and land loss. It also highlights the importance of mangroves in coastal protection and adaptation measures in the Maldives. The emotional attachment to ancestral homes and the existential risks faced by small islanders are also discussed.
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- Small island nations are experiencing faster rates of sea level rise and more frequent coastal flooding, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.
- Small island nations are implementing both nature-based and artificial adaptation measures to protect coastlines, but choices made now in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation methods will significantly impact their future.
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Sea levels are rising due to climate change
Sea levels are rising due to a combination of factors related to climate change. As the Earth gets hotter, water expands when it warms up, leading to higher sea levels. Additionally, the melting of ice at the poles adds more water to the ocean, further increasing sea levels. NASA's readings show that sea levels have been rising at a faster pace in the past 30 years, with significant consequences. This rise in sea levels is particularly affecting small island nations, where vulnerable communities are experiencing faster rates of sea level rise and more frequent coastal flooding. The impacts of rising sea levels are uneven, disproportionately affecting areas that are already vulnerable.
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