Kiribati Flashcards
1
Q
How many atolls
A
33 in central Pacific, 2 flooded, all <2m above sea level
2
Q
How many inhabitants
A
100,000 and half live in capital South Tarawa
3
Q
Vulnerability due to
A
2022 GDP per capita $1702, isolated, restricted freshwater so reliant on lagoon, also for fishing
4
Q
Main issues
A
Rising sea levels erode soil, more frequent storm surges damage properties and crops, contaminated freshwater
5
Q
How many migrate annually
A
75 to New Zealand, bought land in Fiji to grow and migrate
6
Q
What prevents erosion and storm surges
A
Coastal mangroves, coral rock sea wall, tourists can’t take beach
7
Q
What adjustments are made for living with sea level rise
A
Rainwater harvesting, floating platforms discussed, towns shifted inland
