Climate Change and Cultural Impact

The video highlights the impact of climate change on the Torres Strait Islands, focusing on erosion and rising sea levels. Community leaders are actively fighting to preserve their land and culture, taking their case to the UN. The video also showcases their participation in Australia Fashion Week to raise global awareness. The narrative emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage and the urgent need for climate action.

What natural phenomenon is causing the oak tree to be at risk?

• Earthquakes

• Tidal surges

• Volcanic eruptions

• Drought

How much has the sea level risen in the last decade?

• 9 centimeters

• 12 centimeters

• 6 centimeters

• 3 centimeters

What is the estimated land loss in the last year?

• 4 meters

• 3 meters

• 2 meters

• 1 meter

What is the government's prediction for the island's habitability in the next 30 to 50 years?

• It will be a tourist destination

• It will be an industrial zone

• It will be uninhabitable

• It will be a wildlife sanctuary

What is the ideal solution for Australia to help mitigate climate change?

• Stopping the burning and exporting of coal, gas, and oil

• Reducing plastic use

• Building more sea walls

• Planting more trees

What significant action did the Torres Strait Islanders take against their government?

• Started a petition

• Took the fight to the UN

• Filed a lawsuit

• Organized a protest

What is the cultural significance of the plant with purple flowers?

• It is a source of food

• It is used for building materials

• It is used for decoration

• It is considered medicine

Why is it important for the islanders to practice their culture on their own land?

• It is cheaper

• It is more convenient

• Their culture and traditions are tied to the land

• They have better facilities

What event did the islanders participate in to raise awareness about their plight?

• A music festival

• Australia Fashion Week

• A political rally

• A climate change conference

What message do the islanders want to convey through their participation in Australia Fashion Week?

• Their political views

• Their fight against climate change

• Their economic struggles

• Their fashion sense