Geography
Why Small Island Developing States Face Unique Climate Vulnerabilities
Quick fact
Small Island Developing States constitute less than 1% of the global population, yet they are often the most vocal in climate negotiations because their very existence is threatened by a few meters of sea-level rise.
Why this is interesting
Imagine your entire country is only a few meters above sea level, and a single storm could wipe it out. Why do these places face a crisis that inland nations do not?