Maldives case study

Question 1

Where is the Maldives and what is it like

Answer 1

-a group of islands in in the Indian Ocean
-the average island is 1.5m above sea level
-80% of land is below 1m above sea level

Question 2

What economic risks does climate change pose to the Maldives

Answer 2

-loss of tourism
-reduces fish exports
-may affect airport usage

Question 3

What social risks does climate change pose to the Maldives

Answer 3

-houses damaged
-buildings destroyed
-freshwater supplies decreasing

Question 4

What environmental risks does climate change pose to the Maldives

Answer 4

-beaches worn away
-habitats lost
-soil washed away

Question 5

What management methods are in place in the Maldives

Answer 5

-land reclamation and island raising
-coastal protection and infrastructure
-sustainable tourism and environmental management

Question 6

What does the future hold for the Maldives

Answer 6

-continue to sink
-2050 = 80% of the country could become uninhabitable due to global warming