When addressing the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) through video conference Tuvalu’s foreign minister Simon Kofe said, “As our land disappears, we have no choice but to become the world’s first digital nation.”
Tuvalu, the Pacific Island nation Tuvalu is re-creating a replica from itself within the universe, transforming into the first nation to be online because climate change is threatening to completely submerge the country at this century’s end.
The country is worried that it could be erased off the map, the island nation is determined to save a digital image to provide comfort to their inhabitants, and also remind kids and grandchildren of the home that used to be’.
What is the reason Tuvalu would like to become a digital country?
In addressing the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) by video conference, Tuvalu’s Foreign Minister Simon Kofe said, “As our country disappears and our people are left with no choice other than to become the world’s first nation that is digital. Our ocean, our land and our culture are among the most valuable assets of our people. To ensure their protection from harm, regardless of what happens to the physical world We’ll shift these assets into the cloud.”
He advised that if no action can be taken to protect the island nation will not be able to endure rapid temperature rises as well as rising sea levels and the dreadful drought. “Piece by piece, we’ll protect our nation, give comfort to our kin, and remind our youngsters and our grandkids what our home used to be.”
The official added that digital nation can provide an online presence which can take over physical existence, and permit to continue to function as an entity called a State.
Effects of climate change Tuvalu:
Tuvalu is a small island atoll that is a secluded and isolated country that lies about midway across Australia as well as Hawaii. The country is barely 3 meters above sea level. According to a report by the United Nations Development Programme, temperatures are rising, which is causing many problems to the nation.
1.) The groundwater resources are inaccessible to humans because due to the pollution caused by saltwater intrusion due to the rise in sea level.
2.) Salinity intrusion reinforced by the soil’s porosity in Tuvalu has caused damage to Pulaka crop yields and has reduced the harvests of others fruit trees.
3.) The rising sea levels, together with extreme weather conditions, are causing the flooding of low-lying areas, where the majority of Tuvaluans reside.
4.) The rising sea temperatures are also increasing coral bleaching, and decreasing marine productivity.
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