Environmental
Climate Change
Climate Change
Climate change is one of Kiribati's most pressing issues. The impacts of climate change to the very sustainability of the atolls of Kiribati is very real. Climate change is a challenge which impacts not only the environment but also affects economic, social and political development.
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Rubbish
There appears to be rubbish all over South Tarawa
Waste Management
Poor waste management is one of the major environmental problems in Kiribati. It poses a serious threat to health, erodes the economy, affects future development and is a deterrent to tourism.
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Tap Water
The treated tap water is not suitable for drinking and contains particles
Water
Among the Pacific Island nations, Kiribati has the lowest proportion of households with sustainable access to an improved water source such as piped water, protected well and rainwater. Unsafe water is the main cause of water borne diseases in Kiribati.
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