VOICED : Climate frontline: 'sink or swim' in Cape Town as inequalities persist

The video discusses Cape Town's efforts to combat rising sea levels with sandbags, highlighting the economic importance of its coastline. It references the 2015 Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming and explores the compounded risks of sea level rise and flooding. The challenges faced by informal settlements like Massey Phumelela, where illegal housing is prevalent due to lack of alternatives, are examined. Government responses include demolishing new homes to prevent unsafe living conditions. The video also addresses social inequality, noting that while affluent areas are currently less affected, rising waters will eventually impact all communities.

What measure has Cape Town implemented to protect its coastline from rising sea levels?

• Building concrete walls

• Installing sandbags

• Planting mangroves

• Constructing levees

What is the main reason people build homes in areas like Massey Phumelela?

• The area is safe from flooding

• The land is cheap and legal

• There are no other housing options available

• The government encourages settlement there

How does the government currently handle newly built homes in illegal areas?

• They legalize the settlements

• They demolish the homes before anyone moves in

• They relocate residents to safer areas

• They provide financial aid to residents

What is a significant challenge in addressing climate change impacts in Cape Town?

• Limited awareness among residents

• Insufficient funding

• Forging consensus across different social classes

• Lack of technology

What is the predicted impact of rising waters in Cape Town?

• Only affecting informal settlements

• Reaching wealthy areas in a few years

• Causing immediate evacuation of all residents

• Having no significant impact on the city