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Rising Sea Levels Displace Thousands in Papua New Guinea, Sparking Humanitarian Crisis

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Rising Sea Levels Displace Thousands in Papua New Guinea, Sparking Humanitarian Crisis

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  • Rising sea levels in Papua New Guinea have displaced approximately 40,000 people from coastal areas over the past decade.
  • Residents like Siri James describe struggles with changing tides and climate impacts on their livelihoods, particularly fishing and agriculture.
  • Local leader Mai Trevor reports around 80,000 residents were affected, with many moving inland due to severe erosion.
  • Despite government acknowledgment of the crisis, climate activist Duncan Gabi stresses that not enough is being done for those displaced.
  • Concerns grow over proposed sand mining projects which may exacerbate the situation further.

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