Race against time

Countries: the Marshall Islands, the federal states of Micronesia, Palau
Project goal: 30 percent of coral reserves and 20 percent of coasts are to be protected against rising sea levels and resulting erosion
Project timeframe: December 2008 to December 2010
Investment: 2 million euros

It's the small island-nations in the Pacific Ocean that suffer most from climate change: On the Marshall Islands, on Palau and other Micronesian islands, people are faced with steadily rising sea levels. Coasts are eroding and drinking water is becoming scarce. But the world is barely aware of the problem. In this "island paradise," a race against time has begun.

A film by Grit Hofmann and Carmen Meyer