Due to rising sea levels, some of the 94,000 people living on the low-lying Kiribati islands have already had to move their homes. Kiribati’s President Anote Tong has conveyed his gratitude for New Zealand’s help in allowing affected Kiribati families to immigrate and hopes that other countries would act similarly.

New Zealand and Kiribati have also signed a joint declaration that will provide Kiribati with US$30 million in funding for such endeavors as a sustainable towns project. Kudos New Zealand and God’s blessings for your aid to a neighbor truly affected by climate change. Godspeed the world’s actions to address global warming now to ensure a bright future for our Earth and her inhabitants.