Tag: climate change
Tuvalu: reality or fiction?
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Lan Marie attempts to dispel some of the more prevalent myths about life in the Pacific – particularly on the small island nation of Tuvalu. Read more »
Land: is life
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There are many small Pacific island nations that, at their highest point, are just metres above sea level. In 2010, our team travelled to Tuvalu and Kiribati to witness this first-hand. Watch the stories of these people and how climate change is affecting their lives. Read more »
Tuvalu King Tide – Wed 16 Feb 2011
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The first of our photographic reports as the king tide (the highest tides of the year) hits the small island nation of Tuvalu Read more »
La Niña in a nutshell
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With increased frequency and severity of erratic weather events dominating our news, the weather process known as La Niña is getting a fair amount of the blame. Oxfam volunteer Roselina Press explains the phenomena and what we can expect in the future. Read more »
Factors behind sea level rise
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How much will waters rise, and what are the factors driving them up? Read more »
How would you stem the rising tide?
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Oxfam is currently in Tuvalu to witness the king tide – the name given to the highest tides of the year – and talk to the people of this small island about the impact of climate change on their lives. Ask your questions here and we’ll investigate the issues that you want to know. Read more »
The challenges facing the people of Kiribati
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The Climate Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) speaks to the Pacific Calling Partnership about the harsh challenges facing the people of Kiribati, their efforts to adapt to climate change and the increasing threat to their community and culture. Read more »
Climate change documentaries nominated for Oscars
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The Academy Awards may be over a month away still, but the Oscar nominations have just been announced and two green-themed documentaries have been nominated! Read more »
The tide is high
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Lan Marie reports from the island nation of Tuvalu, as the sea levels rise for the yearly king tide. Read more »
Climate campaigning with Bon Jovi
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Climate Change campaigners hits the pavements at the Bon Jovi Concerts in Sydney over the weekend. Teaming up with the Bon Jovi Soul Foundation the idea was to raise awareness about homelessness as well as the impacts that climate change is having on people in the Pacific right now. Read more »
