geo
source 1
impact:
- rising sea levels eroding roads and destroying homes
- first country to lose land territory due to climate changes
- no water: long drought and no drinking water
- water has been contaminated by sea surges or rain
management strategy:
- introduced mangroves to help coastal erosion
- prohited taking sand or gravel from seashores
- adressing food security by telling cizitens to return traditionsl crops and grow food
source 2
impact:
- melting ice glaciers led to rising sea levels and floods in many countries: Caribbean, Pacific Island, China etc
- serve stroms and heavy rainfall - increased risk of wildfires which causes loss of habibat for animals or animals dying
- earths temperature has increased since the industrial revoulation
- greenhouse gases are needed to help trap the suns heat inside the earth however excessive greenhouse gases has led to higher temperatures
mangement strategy:
- switch fossil fuels to renewable energy
- invest in greener technology
- limit deforestation and invest in efficent farming practices, vertical farming
source 3
prespective:
max teha's prespective
- scientists found that waters has risen since 1990s
grandpa's prespective
- believed they cant do anything about the situation and feel like it's hopeless
peli alofa's prespective:
- climate activits and founder of Kiraan(local climate proctection organisation)shows resilence as with the help of others built a wall and drained a piece of land that was completely flooded
- they believe this isnt enough becsuss they need more resources frok the governement. Specifically they need money to raise funds and technology which they dont have
source 4
impacts
- kiribati's island groups have experienced historical warming between 0-1 c - 0.2 c per decade since 1950
- biodiversity and the natural environment of Kirbati face extreme pressure and loss of some specie of fish, coral, bird and terristrial species is likely
- potential threats to human wellbeing and natural ecosystems include increased prevalence of heat waves and drought, intensified cyclones, wave driven flooding
- kirabati faces long term threat from permanent inudatiom, studies suggest that many low lying iskamds will become inhabitable within the 21st century
source 5
anywhere:
- Aquaculture such as mini-hatcheries and milkfish ponds are enhancing food security.
- Community-based mangrove plantation and beach re-vegetation are supporting sustainable land management
- Average crop varieties over village has increased from 2 to 5
- Communities are well trained in livestock farming: composting, crop monitoring and traditional cooking and preservation.
- New automated weather stations are improving data collection and analysis for early warnings and forecasting
- Strategic plans and bylaws, developed with communities and island councils are guiding img more sustainable resource management.
source 6
management strategy:
- high tide: mangroves protect land from erosion
- protects the ocean from pollution because the long roots prevent rubbish from venturing towards the ocean
- during high tides, fishes are more inclined to come towards the mangroves to seek protection from other fishes. In doing so the Kiribati people are able to capture them and reduce food scarcity within the islands.
source 7
management strategy: desalination or water supplies
- seawater desalination deemed economically feasible and sustainable for water supply
- desalination process considered least land resource consumptive for islands
issue and how to stop it:
- fresh water sources in South Tarawa are contaminated, leading to widespread water boiling before consumption
- high incidence of diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, conjunctivitis, and others, with infants at high risk
- 80% of Kiribati's population relies on open wells, with freshwater lenses vulnerable to saltwater intrusion
Benefits:
Short-term strategy and limited environmental impacts during construction period
No displacement of people expected, other than short-term relocation for pipeline installation
Project scope within developed urban area, no impact on vulnerable ecosystems or historically significant locations
source 8
- piped water supply in South Tarawa limited to two hours every second day, some areas without any water
- inadequate water supply and sanitation, along with overcrowding, leading to diseases
- Upcoming water supply project supported by ADB, World Bank, and GCF to construct largest desalination plant in the Pacific
- Project includes seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant with solar offset, new/rehabilitated water supply network, 5-year operations support, and capacity development
- Desalination involves removing salt from seawater, seen as viable alternative for sustainable water supply
- Solar power plant to minimise emissions and operational costs for desalination
Environmental impact assessments show localised impacts during construction, with waste brine disposed safely to ocean