Indonesia can lose 2,000 islands

(Photo: iisd.ca) Yesterday, Indonesian Environment Minister R.Witoelar revealed the results of a scientific study showing that the country could lose about 2,000 of the more than 18,000 islands in 2030 before the ink situation sea ​​level rise due to global warming.

" This is very, very serious ," Mr. Witoelar said. However, according to the Associated Press, he did not say whether the islands are threatened with people. In addition, Mr. Witoelar warned that climate change will make Indonesia face a slow rainy season this year, possible drought and farmers' rice production will be affected. T

On the other hand, climate change issues will also be discussed by environmental ministers from 80 countries in a meeting later this year on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali.