The Republic of Marshall Islands' existential threat from climate change is explored, with President Hilda Heine detailing the lived reality of rising sea levels and its impact on her nation. The interview highlights the visible effects, such as newly erected seawalls and dying coral reefs, alongside the economic consequences of tuna migration away from territorial waters, which accounts for 30% of the national revenue. Heine addresses the legacy of U.S. nuclear testing, the leaking Runit Dome, and seeks compensation and remediation from the U.S. government. Despite geopolitical challenges and disappointment with the U.S. stance on climate change, Heine extends an invitation to President Trump to witness the situation firsthand, advocating for renewable energy as a sustainable solution. She stresses the need for serious commitments and climate finance from G20 countries at COP30.
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