PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 16 May 2024 - a photo on Flickriver

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 16 May 2024

Tuvalu, November 2023: 12-year-old Liveti jumps from a sandbag staircase at 'The Reclaimed Land' area into the sea.

The jump is routine for Liveti. He's done it hundreds of times before, and this time too, he jumps far enough to break the turquoise water surface and land softly in the water. Like many of his peers, he enjoys watching the sunset with a swim in the ocean. He goes to school, spends his free time with his friends, and when he grows up, he wants to be a policeman.

The Reclaimed Land, constructed to combat sea erosion, epitomizes the island nation's struggle against water. Spanning 78,000 m2—780m long and 100m wide—it's shielded by robust sandbags, serving as a playground for children and a fishing spot for locals. While fortified against sea erosion on three sides, its ground consists of sand and crushed corals. However, with a lifespan of 50-100 years, Tuvaluans are actively seeking a lasting solution to safeguard their land.

According to UNICEF, 1 billion children worldwide are extremely vulnerable due to the climate crisis. Some 5,000 of them live in Tuvalu, an archipelago about halfway between Australia and Hawaii. It's the fourth smallest country in the world but it also has its own culture, identity, and completely unique way of life. Tuvalu is likely to be the first country in the world to become uninhabitable due to climate change.

© UNICEF/UNI560974/Lasse Bak Mejlvang

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Taken on: May 16, 2024

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