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It’s our home, it will be difficult to leave but we must. We’re not safe here anymore. When the King Tide comes, water floods our home. If there is a cyclone or a tsunami, we’ll be swept away [...] We understand that the sea levels are rising as a result of the pollution produced by rich industrialized countries. Maybe those rich countries should help us now.
Seline Netoi
Seline Netoi, a resident of Huene Island, in an interview for Caritas.org
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Apart from the main issue of having our homes along the coasts washed away by rising sea levels, we are also victims to something more greater and that is loss of identity [...] When communities are forced to move from their homes, it means they lose their way of life, practiced for generations over the years — cultures and traditions, but most importantly we lose our land. Land in Papua New Guinea is very important.
Vinzealhar Ainjo Nen
Youth Representative for Climate Change, Sustainable Ocean Alliance PNG
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The people of the Carterets are victims of a crisis they have not caused, as they emit the least or nil emissions of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.
Ursula Rakova
Executive Director, Tulele Peisa
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When our government doesn’t help, it is advisable to reach for help outside through grants and other sources of international funding.
Vinzealhar Ainjo Nen
Youth Representative for Climate Change, Sustainable Ocean Alliance PNG