MORE CONCERN OVER SEA LRVEL RISE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

MORE CONCERN OVER SEA LRVEL RISE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Posted by : Posted on : 11-Jun-2019

�Climate change affects Vatud people too�

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper � 11 June 2019

�With the continuous rise on the effects of climate change in the Solomon Islands, Vatud Constituency MP Freda Tuki is calling for more attention from the government and responsible authorities.

�The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children & Family Affairs Minister stated this in Parliament, during last week�s Sine Die Motion.

�This is a very big concern for us.

�It is an issue of great concern for me as a leader of my constituency, Temotu Vatud.

�The effects of climate change and sea level rise on our islands is a concern,� said Ms Tuki.

�She added that the islands of Tikopia, Anuta, Duff, Lord Howe and Sikaiana are badly affected with one quarter of islands beginning to be covered by sea.

�The threat of sea level rise is real. It has threatened our clean, safe water and food security.�

Copyright @2019, Solomon Star News.

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