Palau Threatened by Rising Sea Levels

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Palau: A Pacific island on the front line of climate change

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Palau , one of the smallest nations in the world, is threatened by rising sea levels, higher tides, flooding and more frequent and powerful storms.

Palau may be faring better than many other low-lying states that dot the Pacific , but it is certainly not immune to the impact of climate change and pollution.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a climate SOS during a visit to Tonga for a summit of the Pacific Islands Forum .

Isechal: "Administrations are struggling to get a grip on the complexities of our oceans and human development" Outlying atolls that rely on rainwater are becoming "extremely vulnerable" during times of drought.

Advanced planning is critical, with efforts being made to relocate key infrastructure to higher ground.

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