30 Nov 2021

Kiribati facing criticism for plans to scrap Phoenix Is reserve

From , 6:01 am on 30 November 2021

The government in one of the poorest countries in the Pacific wants to make some money out of a huge area set aside as a marine reserve.

But the problem the Kiribati Government faces is the reserve is considered vitally important and is celebrated worldwide for the role it helps play to combat climate change.

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The Kiribati capital and most populated area, South Tarawa, consists of several islets, connected by a series of causeways.

The Kiribati capital and most populated area, South Tarawa, consists of several islets, connected by a series of causeways. Photo: Supplied