Adventure
The real Samoa
The masses are yet to find a map to Samoa. Beat them to it and you could have a white sandy beach in the Pacific all to yourself.
Tag: pacific islands
News
Polynesian migration mystery solved
An ancient canoe has helped solve a puzzle as to how Polynesian seafarers first made it to the far reaches of the Pacific.
Science & Environment
Climate change in the Pacific Islands 5: Land is the future
Scientists have predicted that some Pacific Island nations will be uninhabitable by the end of the century. Islanders ask who is responsible, and what does this mean for the future of their children, grandchildren and their vibrant cultures and customs?
Science & Environment
Climate change in the Pacific Islands 4: Land grows food
Climate change is already having a dramatic impact on food supplies in the Pacific. Hear from farmer, Niu, and fisherman, Latao, about how they are adapting.
Science & Environment
Climate change in the Pacific Islands 3: Land catches water
With no rivers, and increasingly salt contaminated ground-water, many Pacific Islanders are reliant on regular rain for fresh water. Listen to the steps Islanders are taking to ensure they have enough to survive.
Science & Environment
Climate change in the Pacific Islands 2: Land is shelter
Rising sea levels and higher tides, linked to climate change, are inundating and eroding many islands. This is forcing people to relocate.
Science & Environment
Climate change in the Pacific Islands 1: Land is life
For Pacific Islanders, land is life. As climate change increasingly impacts their land, Islanders including the President of Kiribati ask what this means for their future.