koin etuati is relieved to hear he is at least attending elementary school. she makes an effort to ensure more kids get an education. the family of this girl actually moved here because of the better prospects available to her. her father works on a ship and is often a way, but he does have firm plans for her future. >> there are so many plans, we already decide. my parents decided if i finished school they want me to become a nun. >> koin etuati is aware that for all her efforts to encourage education, those growing up here still face a very limited range of professions. family ties are close in kiribati. that helps the island inhabitants overcome many of their hardships and difficulties of living here. >> i am a former seaman and i work on the ship for 80 years. now i look after my grandchildren. to try to help what they need, in this life. >> not an easy prospect. down of the harbor, most of the little work available comprises menial jobs and is poorly paid. the big trawlers make life difficult for local fishermen. there catches continue to decrease. the r

this is koin etuati. her job in the regional governmental association is to manage climate projects on her native islands. while some experts claim the islands are still growing in parts, in some places the advance of the ocean is unmistakable. and another problem is also emerging. the islands have to import practically everything, from cars to diapers and canned food. much of it ends up as trash along the beaches. >> do you want to ignore your environment? no, no. >> what must you do? >> go green, go green, go green. >> a message koin etuati is glad to hear. the project is funded by the international climate initiative. workshops involving children and disabled people pass on insights about climate change and revive tips on saving energy and preventing unnecessary waste. for participants it is a give and take experience. >> i have learned a lot about climate change at the workshops. part of the solution includes passing on this knowledge, especially to the children. >> we move on to the port town of beti