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Author: Josaia Nanuqa

‘We will not move’: Fijian village stands its ground as flooding continues to worsen due to climate change

Source(s): ABC News
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The Fijian village of Nalalawa, in the north-east of Viti Levu, has made the difficult choice to remain in the face of increasing floods and build as high as possible to avoid damage.

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“We will not move. We have been having some discussions on that, but right now, villagers who intend to build their houses in the village are advised to make them on higher grounds,” Mr Karitakia said. 

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Hazards Flood
Themes Human mobility
Country and region Fiji
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