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Tuvalu

Tuvalu is a small Pacific island nation northeast of Australia. Faced with coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion, the country has become a strong advocate for climate change action on the global stage.

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Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?

Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?

As seas threaten to swallow Tuvalu, Australia's ''climate visa'' aims to reach out to Tuvaluans.
ClimateJuly 9, 2025
The image shows residents on the flooded Pugad island

Is climate finance reaching the most vulnerable?

Is climate finance reaching the most vulnerable?

Wealthy countries need to double the amount of money used to help poorer nations cope with a warming world, say experts.
ClimateNovember 14, 2024
A man walks along the shoreline where parts of buildings and trees have been engulfed by the sea

Is climate change the reason why sea levels are rising?

Is climate change the reason why sea levels are rising?

Rising oceans are posing a global threat, particularly to low lying islands and coastal cities. How can we respond?
ClimateSeptember 25, 2024
two women show writing on their hands

COP27 talks falter over emissions cuts ambitions

COP27 talks falter over emissions cuts ambitions

Climate summit talks extended into Saturday as countries struggled to find agreement on contentious issues.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 19, 2022
Taiwanese artist Vincent J. F. Huang

Art with an agenda

Art with an agenda

Taiwanese artist Vincent J. F. Huang aims at saving Tuvalu at the 55th Venice Biennale.
ArtsJune 4, 2013
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