How can Tuvalu adapt to the threat of rising sea levels?

In 2001, New Zealand agreedt o accept 75 Tuvaluans per yr until 2050 as Environemtal Refugees (4000 left)

Problems:

• loss of identity
• massive culture change
• families are separated
• 75 - not enough each year
• strain on New Zealand's resources
• change of lifestyle - don't have adaptable jobs - subsistence farmers

In 2000, Tuvalu joined the UN to bring it's Climate Change point to the World's attention. It hoped that other countries would take action to mitigate.

Problems:

• too late (50 year delay) 
• haven't got time
• relying on other countries - not priority of these countries

Beach mining is being regulated to reduce erosion risk

Problems:

• main way of income - loss of income in economy
• loss of traditional skills and work
• effects aren't huge

Salt tolerant crops to replace traditional Pulaka may be an option

Problems:

• little money
• only solves one aspect of the problem
• new knowledge required
• new skills required