A township on a South Pacific islet has decided to relocate to a neighboring island. The residents fear rising sea levels caused by global warming.
The local authorities on Taro Island in the Solomon Islands recently approved a plan to relocate all 800 residents to neighboring Choiseul Island. They say it's the only way to ensure the safety of the islanders.
Taro is less than two meters above sea level. They are concerned they could be submerged in the event of a tsunami.
A school and a hospital will be built within five years on Choiseul Island, and measures against possible tsunami will be worked out. The relocation of everyone in the community is expected to take more than 10 years.
An Australian company assisting in the effort says it's very rare for the entire population of a Pacific island to move.
◆township 郡区
◆islet 小島
◆ensure 確保する、確実にする
◆above sea level 海抜
◆submerge 下に沈める
◆in the event of （万が一）～という場合には、～という事態には
◆measure 措置、対策
◆worke out 策定する
