Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation facing rising sea levels and flooding, is orchestrating the world's first climate-change-induced migration. Over 5,000 residents, nearly half the population, have applied for a visa program allowing relocation to Australia. The program, a treaty between Tuvalu and Australia, permits 280 Tuvaluans to migrate annually, starting in 2025, with full resident rights. This unprecedented initiative highlights the urgent need for climate migration solutions as small island nations face existential threats.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.