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Levuka, Fiji

Fiji’s Heritage Town Battles Climate Change

Fiji’s historic town of Levuka on Ovalau Island is in jeopardy as rising sea levels and coastal erosion compromise its coastlines.
FBC News
Kirisitiana Uluwai
13 May 2024

 

This story was produced with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network. It was first published in FBC News on November 2, 2023. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity. 

Banner image: A still from the news report on Levuka town / Credit: FBC News.

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Tags: Fiji Climate change Coastal resilience Cities Sea level rise

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