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Tuvaluans Apply for World’s First Climate Visa to Relocate to Australia

Tuvaluans Apply for World’s First Climate Visa to Relocate to Australia

Island nation faces existential threat from rising seas
More than 80% of Tuvalu’s population has applied for relocation to Australia under the world’s first 'climate visa' scheme, as the Pacific island nation continues to grapple with rising sea levels.

The agreement, signed with the Australian government, offers permanent residency pathways to Tuvaluan citizens, underscoring the escalating human impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.
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