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An Eroding Nation: The Marshall Islands (World 2020, by Muse Mohammed) - Swiss Press Award

Waves crash along the narrow shores of Majuro, the Marshall Islands. For many living in Majuro, finding ways to prevent or minimize the effects of costal erosion is a major consideration for long term life plans.
Muse Mohammed
Waves crash along the narrow shores of Majuro, the Marshall Islands. For many living in Majuro, finding ways to prevent or minimize the effects of costal erosion is a major consideration for long term life plans.
Photo / World
2020

An Eroding Nation: The Marshall Islands

Muse Mohammed

The Marshall Islands is a low-lying island nation located deep in the Pacific ocean. As the ocean levels continue to rise many residents who live barely 1 meter above sea level must make a difficult decision regarding their future and whether they will try to protect their islands or relocate.

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An Eroding Nation: The Marshall Islands

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Photo / World
2020

Muse Mohammed

The Marshall Islands is a low-lying island nation located deep in the Pacific ocean. As the ocean levels continue to rise many residents who live barely 1 meter above sea level must make a difficult decision regarding their future and whether they will try to protect their islands or relocate.

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Muse Mohammed / Swiss Press Award

Muse Mohammed

Muse Mohammed works as one of the leading photographers and multimedia storytellers for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Switzerland. He has covered nearly every major humanitarian crisis worldwide, as well as underreported events and climate-related challenges. With experience spanning over 40 countries, his work has been featured by major outlets, including The Guardian, Al Jazeera English, El Pais, BBC, CBC, and ABC Australia. His photographs have also been showcased in exhibitions, including Swiss Press Photo 2018 and 2020.

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