5 Dec 2019

Pacific states push for permanent EEZ recognition

From , 6:02 am on 5 December 2019

Climate change related sea-level rise could pose a threat to the exclusive economic zones of the world's low-lying nations.

Pacific countries are working to mitigate the threat to their maritime jurisdictions which for many is their main source of wealth.

Dominic Godfrey reports.

Sea level rise is a growing problem for Pacific Island communities.

Sea level rise is a growing problem for Pacific Island communities. Photo: RNZI / Johnny Blades