Shore defense in the Philippines

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The people on the Philippine island of Negros are taking action against climate change. But for them it's not only about measures to save the climate. Adapting to the impact of climate change is just as important. For example through the reforestation of mangroves. Acting as "living dams" mangroves can help protect coastlines against the effects of rising sea levels.

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Length
06:32 minutes

Date of publication
2013

Project

Adapting to Climate Change and Conserving Biological Diversity

Global Ideas

Global Ideas
The television reports and documentaries of Deutsche Welle's 'Global Ideas' media project provide people all over the world with information on model projects which implement biodiversity and climate protection. The media project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety through the International Climate Initiative.

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