The Republic of the Marshall Islands

As further proof of the damage caused by global warming, the people of the Marshalls face the prospest of their nation disappearing. The cause? Rising sea levels due to expanding from heat and the melting land ice, which by 2100 may takeover the scarce land. Though the 61,000 inhabitants may be forced out long before then. The salty water has begun to infiltrate their wells and parts of the island are eroding away. The government of the Marshalls are seeking international assistance to help save their nation. Where will they go if they need to evacuate? The global treay for refugess mandate that nations shelter those fleeing due to persecution, however it does not cover for those fleeing due to the disappearance of their nation from climate change.