Over a third of Tuvalu's population (1,124 applicants representing 4,052 people) have applied for Australia's new climate change visa. The visa, part of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union, offers permanent residency and social support to Tuvaluans, who face displacement due to rising sea levels. Only 280 visas are available annually via a lottery system. The high number of applicants highlights the urgency of climate-related migration.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.