VOICED: That sinking feeling: the Maldives face their uncertain future

The video discusses the impact of climate change on fishermen and the Maldives. Fishermen struggle with rising sea temperatures affecting coral reefs and bait, crucial for their livelihood. The Maldives faces existential threats from rising sea levels, potentially displacing 360,000 people. The government attempts to mitigate these effects by reviving coral reefs and considering relocation to man-made islands, but acknowledges that global solutions are needed.

What is one of the main reasons fishermen are struggling to catch fish?

• Overfishing by large corporations

• Rising sea temperatures affecting coral reefs

• Increased competition from other fishermen

• Pollution from nearby factories

What percentage of the Maldives is just a meter above sea level?

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

• 50%

How many people could potentially become homeless due to rising sea levels in the Maldives?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 360,000

What is one of the strategies the Maldives government is considering to combat climate change effects?

• Relocating people to a man-made island

• Investing in renewable energy sources

• Building a wall around the islands

• Increasing tourism to boost the economy

Who does the Maldives government believe holds the ultimate responsibility for addressing global warming?

• Nations primarily responsible for global warming

• Local fishermen

• Environmental NGOs

• The Maldives government