This creative approach could protect a small pacific island from climate change

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Der kleine Inselstaat Niue liegt 2400 Kilometer nordoestlich von Neuseeland. Credit: Niue Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust

The small island nation of Niue has divided its marine territory into units and sells them to sponsors. With this innovative financial model, the islanders want to protect their large territorial waters and arm themselves against climate change.



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