In thinking about the setting and inspiration of the fifth Pokémon feature film or movie by its Japanese ending theme, I'm reminded that the latter is a real-life place that is facing a huge problem: it's sinking by subsidence and the encroaching sea. Yet it's a place that needs to be saved or preserved for all its beauty and history. That leads me to consider how to do the same for certain places in the Pokémon world that are facing the similar problem of being threatened to be lost.
Supposing that the first place mentioned above (Alto Mare) also faces the same threat, the solution would probably be not that much different - keep the sea out and the buildings erect, by technology or otherwise. Of course, this is Pokémon after all, so it is possible that the species and/or their byproducts would be involved in the solution, for example a marine habitat for Corsola nearby. Ultimately, there are also the guardian(s) of the city... but that's a solution for a different resolution.
Then, there are places like the desert in Unova that is a band surrounded by two developed areas. While the desert itself is a band that keeps the developed areas from merging into each other, the challenge may just be the opposite: keeping the developed areas from merging into the desert. Though the desert itself may just be the incentive to not encroach upon it, some might think about doing so to make use of the resources on the fringe, which then my pose problems when more try to do the same.
Yet, a certain place like Cinnabar Island (and its town) may prove difficult if not impossible to preserve. It is known for being situated next to a volcano, for which the effects of an eruption can be seen clearly in a later iteration of the place with only the Pokémon Center as the only surviving structure. In that case, the Pokémon Center might as well have to act as the place that preserves the (memory of the) place as it was, and to make sure things stay that way even if the island doesn't.
As it is often mentioned and observed, the Pokémon world is one that is adjacent to the real world in terms of conditions, for the people, the species, and the environment. That means the issue of preservation is also adjacent to these elements and one that deserves at least some consideration. While the issue might not make itself evident for any of the places mentioned above - and a few others that I didn't bring up - at least some thoughts may be given to the issue and how that might work out for the places.
One year ago: The Flurry of Unite Team Creation
Two years ago: Say You Love Me (Not)
Three years ago: Earthing with Pokémon
Four years ago: Taking Pictures of Pokémon
Five years ago: LINE Pokémon Emoji
Six years ago: The Super Incubator
Seven years ago: The Badge Arcade Hit Its Limits
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