4.3 Flashcards
1
Q
How many tourists does the Maldives seen per year?
A
600,000
2
Q
How much of the population is Male host to?
A
33%
3
Q
How much of the Maldives is threatened by SLR?
A
97%
4
Q
How high above sea level is the Maldives?
A
<3m
- is projected to be inundated by 2085
5
Q
What initiatives has the Maldivian government put in place to combat rising SLR?
A
- ‘Mangroves For The Future’ - community directly maintains swamps as defences
- Giving GEF grants to islanders to develop organic farming techniques
- Buying land in countries with similar culture
6
Q
What areas are prioritised by the Maldivian government?
A
Two largest islands
- Male
- Hulhumale
7
Q
What are the problems with settling elsewhere?
A
- population is 400,000
- causes strain on hosts
- culture that is dependant on island can also be diluted
- NZ has historically given Kiribati residents Labour status rather than residency
- less rights given
