A Petition is online to support people and nations of small islands around the world who are now being threatened by the rising sea levels due to rapidly melting Arctic Ice.

‘Nobody can live under the water, you know. Only the fish live under the water’ says Tavau Teli, the Deputy Prime Minister of Tavalu. He is one of the leaders of small islands who are going to put a resolution in front of the United Nations Security Council next week, in order to be heard by the World.

An impact of global warming that threatens small islands today, will likely threaten us all tomorrow in one form or another. Strengthening the leaders of small islands will help the UN notice this issue, and take action as required.

Following is the text of the Petition:
To the UN General Assembly and Security Council
‘We, citizens all around the world, share the small island states’ concern that climate change threatens international peace and security. Action is needed now, and global climate negotiations must accelerate to deliver a strong deal in time to prevent catastrophe, as well as protecting those forced to relocate as a result of global warming. Our common future requires the United Nations to address the international climate crisis with at least as much urgency as it gives to matters of war and peace.’
Sign the Petition here

View an informative video on the ways in which small islands and the surrounding eco-systems are being affected by climate change.

Avaaz.Org provides the following information about the proposed resolution:
‘For the first time in human history, the North Pole can be circumnavigated — the Arctic ice is melting quicker than many anticipated. The devastating effects of climate change are also accelerating sea level rise and small island nations are preparing evacuation plans to guarantee the survival of their populations.

‘In a week, these small islands are tabling a resolution calling on the UN Security Council to address climate change as a pressing threat to international peace and security.

‘But the island states’ campaign for survival is meeting fierce opposition, so they need our help. Sign the petition now — it will be presented by the islands’ ambassadors at the UN next week. The more signatures we raise, the more urgently this call will ring out to protect our common future’.

Sign the Petition here:
Small Islands to World: S.O.S.