Kiribati: A drowning paradise

6. An atoll in Kiribati where coastal erosion and rising seas are being combated with mangrove planting.
10. Global phenomenon contributing to rising sea levels and increased vulnerability of small island nations.
13. Man who sought asylum in New Zealand as the world's first climate refugee.
15. Response The actions taken by Kiribati’s leadership to address the impacts of climate change.
16. Ring-shaped coral islands surrounding lagoons, characteristic of Kiribati’s geography.
17. A significant issue in Tarawa, exacerbating the environmental challenges in Kiribati.
18. Increased salt levels in soil and water, making farming difficult in Kiribati.
19. The state of being at risk, particularly how Kiribati is highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change.

1. Term for people displaced due to the effects of climate change.
2. Level Rise Environmental issue causing the inundation of low-lying coastal areas in Kiribati.
3. Coastal trees planted in Kiribati as a natural barrier against erosion.
4. Sugar Traditional food source in Kiribati, affected by environmental changes.
5. Capital of Kiribati and a focal point of overpopulation and environmental challenges.
7. Pacific island nation facing existential threats due to climate change.
8. Identity The unique traditions and way of life that are under threat in Kiribati due to environmental changes.
9. Village in Kiribati that was relocated due to rising seas.
10. Agricultural products like taro and coconut trees that are threatened by climate change in Kiribati.
11. Wall A man-made barrier built to protect against wave erosion in Kiribati.
12. The process of planting trees to restore and protect land, used in Kiribati to fight erosion.
14. The ability of Kiribati’s people and ecosystems to withstand and recover from environmental challenges.