Question: Why did David Katoatau dance off stage every time he weight lifted in the Rio Olympics?

Question: Why did David Katoatau dance off stage every time he weight lifted in the Rio Olympics? Answer: To raise awareness of climate change in his country

21st Century Impacts of Climate Change CASE STUDY KIRIBATI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIG7vt1ZPKE

By the end of this lesson you will be able to… • Know and describe the location of Kiribati • Explain the social, economic and environmental impact of climate change • Confidently use the word: Climate Change Refugee Fascinate Think Inspire Change@SRRCGeography

LO1: Know and describe the location of Kiribati Word Box: Pacific 33 Islands Oceania Equator Average height above sea level 2 metres Population 110,000

LO2: Explain the social, economic and environmental impact of climate change Nation finalises purchase of land on Vanua Levu, Fiji 2,000km away • The Church of England has sold a stretch of land mainly covered by dense forest for $8.77m. "We would hope not to put everyone on [this] one piece of land, but if it became absolutely necessary, yes, we could do it,” • In the immediate future, the land purchased by Kiribati will above all be used to for agricultural and fish-farming projects to guarantee the nation's food security.

LO2: Explain the social, economic and environmental impact of climate change • Migration with Dignity policy allows people to apply for jobs on offer in neighbouring countries such as New Zealand • The goal is to create expatriate communities in various receiving countries, such as Australia and New Zealand, so that they may support other migrants in the longer term • Also means remittances (money) can be sent back • Does not reach everyone, especially those with very limited literacy skills or those with largely subsistence livelihoods

LO3: Confidently use the word: Climate Change Refugee Describe and give example of a climate change refugee (3 marks)

HANDOUTS

Climate Change Lesson 10: 21st Century Impacts of Climate Change Case Study:_____________________________________________ Impact of Climate Change (Remember use facts and be specific) Background information Location Information (include a map, and description of the location) Social impacts Economic impacts Environmental impacts

Environmental Impacts • Coral bleaching • In places the sea level is rising by 1.2cm a year, four times faster than the global average. • Sea level rise by 1metre by 2100 • Sea water contaminating ground water • Reduced rainfall means fresh water not being replaced

Economic Impacts • Kiribati is an LIDC • Ranked 121 on HDI • Low GNI per person: $3,079 • New Zealand is an AC • GNI per person $30,700 • Increase in food prices as more has to be imported • Who should pay – should the big polluters pay Kiribati residents compensation?

Social Impacts • Forced migration – climate change refugees – Migration with Dignity programme • Impact on food security • Coral bleaching = less fish = main source of protein on the islands = impact on diet and health for residents • Loss of culture • Ancestral land • Burial plots and graves

Question: Why did David Katoatau dance off stage every time he weight lifted in the Rio Olympics?