Countries that may vanish due to climate change

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Maldives With an average ground level of just 1.5 meters, the Maldives could be entirely submerged by 2100 if sea levels keep rising

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Kiribati This Pacific island nation is already buying land in Fiji to relocate its population as rising seas threaten to engulf it

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Tuvalu Tuvalu’s nine islands are only a few meters above sea level, making it highly vulnerable to climate-induced flooding

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Marshall Islands Frequent storms and erosion are eating away at these islands, which could become uninhabitable in coming decades

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Vanuatu Facing not just rising seas, but also cyclones and volcanic activity, Vanuatu is on the climate danger list

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Seychelles This Indian Ocean paradise is losing beaches to erosion and could see major parts underwater by the end of the century

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Bangladesh (Coastal Areas) Large low-lying coastal regions in Bangladesh face flooding, displacement, and salinity issues due to rising sea levels

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Fiji Though larger and higher than other island nations, Fiji still faces severe threats from coastal erosion and climate migration

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