The archipelago seen from the mainland of Kuna Yala. The islands in the background will have to evacuate August 2012.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
Carti Cohabita seen from the water.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
A fisherman comes home after a day of fishing.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
A worker on the island of Rio Azucar is dumping dead coral to protect the island.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
The old theater in Rio Azucar. The mural reads: 'The motherland is the place where we were born. The motherland is the place where we will die. The first prayer we receive is the first stroke of the mother.'
Cart Subdup is the main island in the archipelago, because it is close to the mainland and where the road starts to Panama City. The road is only four years old, before that it was a 12 hour trek to reach the Panamerican highway. Carti Subdup will be evacuated August 2012.
The main street in Cart Subdup. This is the main island in the archipelago because its close to the mainland and where the road starts to Panama City. The road is only four years old, before that it was a 12 hour trek to reach the Panamerican highway. Carti Subdup will be evacuated August 2012.
A cafe in the harbor of Cart Subdup. This is the main island in the archipelago because its close to the mainland and where the road starts to Panama City. The road is only four years old, before that it was a 12 hour trek to reach the Panamerican highway. Carti Subdup will be evacuated August 2012.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
Basilio Villalobos (27) is a fisherman, he lives with 11 people including his wife and three children in Carti Cohabita. There is a total of six families on the island. On August 2012 Carti Cohabita will be evacuated.
Basilio Villalobos (27) is a fisherman he lives with 11 people including his wife and three children in Carti Cohabita. A total of six families live on the island. Carti Cohabita will be evacuated on August 2012.
The church of Corazon de Jesus.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
Cart Subdup is the main island in the archipelago because its close to the mainland and where the road starts to Panama City. The road is only four years old, before that it was a 12 hour trek to reach the Panamerican highway. Carti Subdup will be evacuated August 2012.
The shoreline of Rio Azucar is eroding fast. Inhabitants try to protect it by adding dead coral.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
Cart Subdup is the main island in the archipelago, because its close to the mainland and where the road starts to Panama City. The road is only four years old, before that it was a 12 hour trek to reach the Panamerican highway. Carti Subdup will be evacuated August 2012.
Saila (the political and spiritual leader of the Kuna's) Pablo is one of the two sailas of Carti community. He is visiting with his entourage the main land where the first 65 houses will be constructed. Construction starts in September 2011, evacuation will start August 2012.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
Saila (the political and spiritual leader of the Kuna's) Pablo is one of the two sailas of Carti community. He is visiting with his entourage the main land where the first 65 houses will be constructed. Construction starts in September 2011, evacuation will start August 2012.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
Amelia (23) with her daughter Meritzel a baby of 21 days, on the right Edita Lopez (51). The family has to evacuate to the mainland in August 2012.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
Inside the Onmaked Nega, the congress house where one of the Sailas (the political and spiritual leader of the Kuna's) governs from, Carti Subdup. Carti Subdupwill will have to evacuate August 2012.
The shoreline of Corazon de Jesus is eroding fast and some buildings have already been destroyed by the sea. Inhabitants try to protect it by adding dead coral.
Norberto Hernandez (52) and his wife Olga have been exiled to the island of Sucunguadup, which they heightened themselves using dead coral. They live on the island with their nine grandchildren and child. They have three children one of which lives with them.
Norberto Hernandez (52) and his wife Olga have been exiled to the island of Sucunguadup, which they made themselves. They live on the island with their nine grandchildren. They have three children of which one lives with them.
Francisco Salazar lives in Carti Subdup, in 2007 part of his house was washed away in a storm. He is rebuilding now and lives with 15 family members. In the back, his brother in law Domiciano Lopez (31). The family will have to evacuate to the mainland August 2012.
Waiting for the boat to arrive. Early morning in Ustupu.
Women wait late in the night for the fish to come in at the harbor of Carti Subdup.
Venilda Arcia (70) is the adopted mother of the wife of Francisco.
Francisco Salazar lives on Carti Subdup, in 2007 part of his house has been washed away in a storm. He is rebuilding now and lives with 15 family members. On August 2012 they will have to evacuate to the mainland.
The mainland of Kuna Yala seen from the sea.
Kuna Yala (San Blas) consists of a long narrow strip of land and an archipelago of 365 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. Due to the rising sea level the Kuna's have to evacuate to the mainland; the islands became to dangerous to live. On August 2012 the first four islands will be evacuated.
It is the territory of the Kuna, indigenous people who fought and won their autonomy in 1925.
