environment Pangani, Tanzania
Sea-level rise threatens livelihoods in Pangani, Tanzania
8km
Seawater has moved about 8 kilometres inland along the Pangani River, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
Saltwater has moved inland along the Pangani River, affecting coconut farming, fishing, freshwater supplies and infrastructure. Residents and UNEP describe adaptation efforts including mangrove planting, coral restoration and seawalls.
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- 8km
Seawater has moved about 8 kilometres inland along the Pangani River, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
“seawater has pushed about eight kilometres inland along the Pangani river”
AllegedBuga Steven said his coconut harvest is now less than one-third of its previous level.
“Today, he said, a harvest brings less than a third of that.”
- 5,000coconuts
Buga Steven previously harvested about 5,000 coconuts.
“There was a time when his trees yielded about 5,000 of them.”