COASTS: Maldives

Question 1

how have local factors increased flood risk in the Maldives?

Answer 1

a

Question 2

how has global sea level rise increased flood risk in the Maldives?

Answer 2

a

97% of the inhabited islands are experiencing coastal erosion

the national government strategy is to protect the capital city Malé

Question 3

The Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Answer 3

The Global Environment Facility has provided small grants to islanders to help them develop sustainable and organic faming as an alternative food and income source to coral reef fish (threatened by overfishing and global warming)

Question 4

The Japanese government

Answer 4

The Japanese government has funded mangrove nurseries on the Maldives so that mangrove areas can be replanted

Question 5

Mangroves For the Future (MFF)

Answer 5

Mangroves for the future is an organisation that promotes sustainable development and is helping the Maldives to become better sustainable managed

educates rural communities on the importance of educating coastal mangrove swamps as a natural defence against coastal erosion and flooding