Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world's attention to a region on the frontline of climate change. AAP · Feb 26
As climate crisis threatened her home, Alolita was offered a chance at a new life in Australia Alolita Tekapu and her family among the first arrivals under a world-first agreement that allows people from Tuvalu to move to Australia The Guardian - AU · Jan 9
Meet the first climate migrants leaving sinking Tuvalu to start a new life in Australia As rising sea levels continue to threaten the sinking nation of Tuvalu, Australia has welcomed the first group of climate migrants. Euronews · Dec 21, 2025
How five countries are adapting to the climate crisis Countries around the world are facing worsening heatwaves, hurricanes, droughts and floods. If current trends continue, governments need to prepare for a much hotter world with a predicted increase in global temperatures of at least 2°C, possibly up to 3°C. The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025
‘Humanitarian’ visa must be created for Pacific Islanders displaced by climate crisis, experts say Calls for reform to allow people across the Pacific threatened by climate crisis to more easily migrate, particularly to New Zealand The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
'We Don't Want To Become A Memory': Minister Of Endangered Tuvalu Climate action is a "moral responsibility" for wealthy polluting nations, Tuvalu's climate minister told AFP Friday, as the low-lying island nation pursues UN recognition for its heritage threatened by rising seas. International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025
These countries are sinking into the sea. What happens when they disappear forever? Can these small island nations still be considered states if their land disappears? The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone? Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, freshwater shortages and damaged infrastructure all threaten their ability to support life. The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025
Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle Exclusive: Prime minister Feletei Teo says Tuvalu may withdraw from crucial meeting after key countries such as Taiwan were barred from attending The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025
How to leave a sinking nation: Tuvalu’s dreams of dry land The long read: With sea levels rising, much of the nation’s population is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. Where are they going to go? The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025
Bateteba left what once felt like ‘the safest place in the world’ to build a life in Australia. Thousands hope to follow With more than 80% of Tuvalu’s population applying for ‘climate visas’, the tiny South Pacific island nation’s Australian diaspora is only set to grow The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025
More Than 80% Of Tuvalu Seeks Australian Climate Visa More than 80 percent of Pacific nation Tuvalu's population is seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas lap at its shores, official figures showed Wednesday. International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025
Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame A first-of-its-kind lottery for residents of Tuvalu who want to move to Australia due to climate change threats is closing today, with more than 5,000 applications received. LiveScience · Jul 18, 2025
Tuvalu downplays claims its citizens want out Thousands of climate visa applications from island nation Tuvalu's small population does not equate to a looming mass exodus, a senior minister says. AAP · Jul 2, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2025 Countries should keep their statehood if land disappears under sea, experts say Long-awaited ILC report examines what should happen to vulnerable countries as sea levels rise
Euronews · Jun 27, 2025 A solidarity success and a climate failure: Thousands of Tuvaluans seek new visa to Australia The treaty is seen as a hopeful model for climate mobility, but is the result of “a deeply saddening” reality for Tuvalu.
International Business Times UK · Jun 27, 2025 Where Is Tuvalu And Why 1/3 Of Its Population Are Scrambling To Transfer To Australia Climate change endangers Tuvalu's islands, leading to mass migration to Australia, with hundreds already seeking safety from rising seas.
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025 1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying In just four days, one-third of the population of Tuvalu entered a ballot for a new permanent visa to Australia.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 First Thing: Trump officials cite ‘new intelligence’ to back president’s claims of successful Iran strikes Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA director have said that Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘destroyed’, citing new evidence that appears to contradict a leaked report. Plus, nearly a third of Tuvaluans attempt to get Australian climate visa
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025 A climate crisis, a ballot, and a chance at a new life in Australia World-first agreement that creates a visa in the context of climate change stirs hope among young people in Tuvalu
AAP · Jun 12, 2025 Australia opens resettlement to Tuvalu citizens Almost 300 Tuvalu citizens will be able to move to Australia each year under a new pact agreed with the climate-threatened Pacific nation.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025 Hell is not other people – it’s being stuck in the ninth circle of an automated telephone service Tuvalu is celebrating its first ATM, but here’s a warning from the UK, where human contact has been lost to the self-service age, says author Hilary Freeman
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025 Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs All banking in the Pacific nation used to be done in cash but that is about to change on the main island of Funafuti
The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025 Peter Dutton’s climate policy backslide threatens Australia’s clout in the Pacific – right when we need it most Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance.
The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025 Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert explains The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week.