Coastal
erosion
The major concern of the Agriculture sector is Climate
Change resulting in Sea Level rise, Drought and other impacts which so far we
have experienced the last few years. Few of the inhabitants have decided and
migrated to New Zealand and Australia. Thus the issue haven't change.
One of the major issue that affect Agriculture
and its development is Coastal Erosion. There have been many changes to our
climate factors which decide the changes to our landscape, weather forecast,
and other indigenous elements. So, when our Coastline is weak, then that makes
our coast vulnerable to strong currents which can be easily come ashore and ruined
our tree crops and vegetables
One of the key risks confronting the
environment according to the Tuvalu Strategic Planning, 2005 – 2015 is:
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Poor waste management and pollution
control.
The leaks from very high risk waste like batteries
air-condition set, heavy duty vehicles, fertilizers, other harmful substances may absorb
by ground water and washed down to the sea resulting in coral bleaching. Coral Bleaching also trigger by the rising temperature. Unfortunately, it has been a major
issue on an islet on the capital island.
Tepuka Savilivili is an Islet on the western side of Funafuti before was incorporated in the conservation area due to its
desirability by birds, turtles, coconut crabs and other marine creatures.
Because of coral bleaching, it makes it vulnerable to strong currents which
easily wiped out all the Agricultural crops, trees resulting in the migration
of wildlife 
Currently, the dumbing area has been managed and regulation was enforced. Waste management is one
of the most pressing problems and has direct implicationsfor human and
ecosystem health, especially in Funafuti. If collected and disposed of properly,
this will lead to less potential pollution of lagoon waters and less
accumulation of waste that is a latent source of disease and other public health
issues.(Government, 2005)
Tuvalu is ranked one of the most
environmentally vulnerable states in the region,largely because of its low
relief and small land area.
Perhaps it is time for the
Develop Countries to amend about their “family car” to save a percentage of the
emergence fumes that will be emitted thus performing the risks to these
climatic factors we are suffering now
Well covered bro, just an additional point, I think one of the main problem we're facing at the moment is not having enough land for farming, particularly those on the main island. If we look at how the houses are distributed over the land, some areas have very little surrounding space, some may have enough surrounding space in which they can carry out their backyard gardening. However, not everybody on the island owned a piece of land, at the most, people rent houses or stay with other relatives, ( a very common practiced in Tuvalu), with this, ONLY landowners can carry out farming, the rest are heavily depends on the Fatoaga Fiafia, or supermakets. From my view point, every Tuvalu citizen have the ability to carry out simple farming, therefore, everyone deserve at least a piece of land regardless of where you live in the country to carry out simple effective farming system.
ReplyDeleteIt would be better, if our government consider this as an important issue, how? - to help every family especially those on Funafuti who demand for piece of land for the purpose of farming, outer islets on Funafuti could be a possibility. If food security is so important, then why not make it accessible for everyone in an equal manner. A Happy Man is A Happy Nation.
Tala Simeti
Thanks Tala for the comment. Yes, the Government must also consider the importance of food security to the community. Another way the Government can increase food security on the main settlement is by increasing the farming area of the ( "Te Taugasoa Fiafia" / Happy Friendly Farm) so that the Taiwan expert and his employees can plant more vegetables and crops so that everyone can have access to it in an equal distribution manner.
ReplyDeleteThe Department must also point out basic ideas and technology to the community to sustain their grow especially in time of crisis and disasters
Thank You Tala Simeti for the contribution