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CLIMATE CHANGE TUVALU
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CLIMATE CHANGE TUVALU
A child walks along the shore of the lagoon in Funafuti, Tuvalu, Tuesday, August 13, 2019. (aP Image/Mick Tsikas)
Australian Associated Press (AAP) - The Heart of Australian News
Author:: MICK TSIKAS
Credit:: AAPIMAGE
Dated:: 13th August 2019
Media ID 19197981
© AAP Image
Climate Change Tuvalu Environment Erosion Feature Sea Levels
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print captured by Mick Tsikas from the Australian Associated Press (AAP), we are confronted with the harsh reality of climate change in Tuvalu. The image portrays a child bravely walking along the shore of the lagoon in Funafuti, Tuvalu, on a seemingly ordinary day - Tuesday, August 13,2019. However, what lies beneath the surface is far from ordinary. Tuvalu, a small island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, has become one of the most vulnerable places to climate change impacts. Rising sea levels and erosion threaten its very existence as waves relentlessly crash against its shores. In this photograph, we witness not only a child's innocent curiosity but also their resilience amidst adversity. The juxtaposition between innocence and vulnerability serves as a powerful reminder that climate change knows no boundaries or age limits. It affects everyone and everything it touches – even those who have contributed least to its causes. Through Tsikas' lens, we are compelled to reflect upon our collective responsibility towards safeguarding our environment for future generations. This image urges us to take immediate action against climate change before more communities like Tuvalu face irreversible consequences. Let this photograph serve as an urgent call-to-action; let it inspire us all to prioritize environmental preservation over short-term gains. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that children like the one depicted here will have a safe and sustainable world to explore for years to come.
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