VIDEO:  Maldives Fights Climate Change
 
 
Climate change is a serious threat to low lying islands like Maldives whose landmass is close to sea level. The projected rise in sea level over the next century due to climate change is commonly agreed to be about one meter. The highest point on this island nation is one meter. Learn more about the existential threat of climate change on this island and learn more about how the country is pressing for global action on climate change.
by  United Nations Foundation  on Oct 06,2008
 
 
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