What strategies has Kiribati explored to prepare for sea-level rise?

To address the threat of rising sea levels caused by climate change, the government of Kiribati has investigated several long-term strategies to ensure the safety and future of its citizens.12

These strategies include:

• Land Acquisition: In 2014, the government purchased approximately 8 square miles (20 square km) of land on the Fijian island of Vanua Levu. This land is intended to serve as a potential future homeland if the islands become uninhabitable, while currently being used for supplemental food production.12
• Migration Planning: The government has explored policies to encourage skilled workers to emigrate to other nations.12
• Infrastructure Innovation: Officials have considered the creation of artificial islets in the ocean, modeled after offshore oil-drilling platforms, as a potential site for relocating the population.12