Photo and excerpt from dw.com
This Philippine island is continually flooding as sea level rise as a result of climate change. There’s a long-term plan to relocate the residents, but is their own plan more sustainable?
Pugad is among the many island communities in the Asia-Pacific facing the consequences of rising sea levels due to climate change.
For residents who mainly rely on fishing, leaving the island is not an option, despite the rising waters.
Some advocates believe the community holds the key to solving issues caused by continuous flooding.