Rising sea levels force Panama's island residents to move to mainland

Breakdown

• Gardi Sugdub island faces frequent flooding and storms due to rising sea levels, prompting experts to warn it will eventually be submerged.
• The indigenous Kuna people relocated to the mainland in the first government-assisted climate migration in Latin America, settling in a new community called Izbayala. 14s
• The Panamanian government invested $12 million in the relocation project, but the new settlement lacks rubbish collection and a health center. 1m 10s
• Experts estimate that most islands in the Gunayala archipelago could be underwater by the end of the century, potentially requiring mass relocation. 1m 41s
• Panama's approach to involving the Kuna people and preserving their culture is highlighted as a model for future climate-related relocations. 2m 15s