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We haven't secured long-term freshwater availability for low-lying coral atoll nations facing saltwater intrusion.

open Maldives, Asia

Rising sea levels submerge shallow freshwater lenses beneath coral atolls, forcing island communities to rely entirely on variable rainwater harvesting.

climate-environment asia maldives freshwater coral haven secured long-term availability low-lying atoll nations facing protecting aquifers saltwater intrusion bleaching

WS02246

By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T08:00:00Z · Horizon: 2029

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