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Tuvaluans Seek Climate Visas as Sea Levels Rise

6/26/2025

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As Tuvalu faces the looming threat of rising sea levels, nearly one-third of its population is seeking climate visas to Australia. A groundbreaking treaty will allow 280 Tuvaluans to secure residency each year, marking a significant step in addressing climate migration while bolstering Australia’s strategic presence in the Pacific.

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Story summary

As Tuvalu faces the looming threat of rising sea levels, nearly one-third of its population is seeking climate visas to Australia. A groundbreaking treaty will allow 280 Tuvaluans to secure residency each year, marking a significant step in addressing climate migration while bolstering Australia’s strategic presence in the Pacific.