The U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change identified Kiribati as one of the six Pacific island nations that "face a serious threat of permanent inundation from sea-level rise." In a never-ending fight against the rising tides, both residents and their government construct seawalls to preserve the land.
Tide of climate change swamping Kiribati —
The U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change identified Kiribati as one of the six Pacific island nations that "face a serious threat of permanent inundation from sea-level rise." In a never-ending fight against the rising tides, both residents and their government construct seawalls to preserve the land.
Gianluca Panella
Kiribati residents and their government are engaged in seemingly perpetual construction of seawalls. Seawalls provide temporary relief but need maintenance on a regular basis.
Climate change swamps Kiribati —
Kiribati residents and their government are engaged in seemingly perpetual construction of seawalls. Seawalls provide temporary relief but need maintenance on a regular basis.
Gianluca Panella
Children play in the sea. More than 60% of Kiribati's population is under 30-years-old.
Climate change swamps Kiribati —
Children play in the sea. More than 60% of Kiribati's population is under 30-years-old.
Gianluca Panella
Residents butcher a pig in preparation for a feast. Pigs are commonly kept as pets by many of Kiribati's citizens.
Climate change swamps Kiribati —
Residents butcher a pig in preparation for a feast. Pigs are commonly kept as pets by many of Kiribati's citizens.
Gianluca Panella
Waves pummel the coast of Temwaiku, a village on the capitol island of South Tarawa. Many residents have been forced to leave this area due to flooding.
Climate change swamps Kiribati —
Waves pummel the coast of Temwaiku, a village on the capitol island of South Tarawa. Many residents have been forced to leave this area due to flooding.
Gianluca Panella
The South Tarawa community of Eita is one of Kiribati's villages most affected by climate change. The rising sea have turned this town's neighborhoods into a maze of contaminated streams and swamps.
Climate change swamps Kiribati —
The South Tarawa community of Eita is one of Kiribati's villages most affected by climate change. The rising sea have turned this town's neighborhoods into a maze of contaminated streams and swamps.
Gianluca Panella
Children play on a swing. Kiribati's youth may be the last generation to live on these islands.
Climate change swamps Kiribati —
Children play on a swing. Kiribati's youth may be the last generation to live on these islands.
Gianluca Panella
The village of Tebunginako was once a thriving harbor. Today, it lies under several meters of water. Dead coconut trees still emerge from the sea, a reminder of a time before saltwater contamination.
Climate change swamps Kiribati —
The village of Tebunginako was once a thriving harbor. Today, it lies under several meters of water. Dead coconut trees still emerge from the sea, a reminder of a time before saltwater contamination.
Gianluca Panella