WORLD BANK SAYS KIRIBATI AIRPORT PROJECT MUST CONSERVE FRESH WATER
January 1st, 2014
A NEW and detailed environmental impact report on a long-standing USD26 million World Bank plan to improve airports in Pacific island state Kiribati says the project should improve rainwater collection. With sea levels rising, Kiribati’s coral atolls risk seawater penetration and rely on rainwater for drinking water. In its report on planned improvements for Bonriki International Airport on Tarawa, a report has said “rainwater harvesting should be set up.” Also quarrying for aggregates must not disrupt freshwater supplies. And re-vegetation of areas ...
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