Australia vows to stand with Tuvalu as climate change worsens

Penny Wong welcomes Tuvalu’s first diplomatic mission to Canberra, marking a new chapter in climate cooperation under the Falepili Union Treaty. (l-r) Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo, and Tuvalu Minister for...

Tuvalu Is on Track to Become the First Country Lost to Climate Change. More Than 80% of the Population Apply to Relocate to Australia Under World’s First ‘Climate Visa’

Bird’s-eye view of Tuvalu’s capital Funafuti. Credit: Flickr, UNDP Climate. The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, long known for its serene lagoons and tight-knit communities, is becoming the world’s first country to begin a planned relocation of...

Tuvalu opens High Commission in Canberra, cementing ties with Australia

Tuvalu Prime Minister, Feleti Teo, on Monday presided over the official opening of the Tuvalu High Commission office in Canberra, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between Tuvalu and Australia. This new diplomatic mission...

Climate crisis forces Tuvalu to plan full relocation

July 29, 2025 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The island nation of Tuvalu is facing an emergency relocation due to climate change, according to Levon Azizyan, director of the Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center, who shared the update on Facebook....

Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact

Tuvalu PM Teo: Peace must begin at home'

(PacNews)--Tuvalu Prime Minister, Feleti Teo says peace in the Pacific cannot be achieved while women live in fear and children experience abuse, urging leaders to embed gender equality and social inclusion into the heart of the region’s new Ocean...

Tuvalu begins historic climate migration as sea levels threaten future

Tuvalu launches first planned national migration due to sea level rise, with 280 citizens moving to Australia yearly under a new climate visa treaty. Tuvalu is poised to become the first nation to undergo a planned climate-induced migration, as...

New High Commission for Tuvalu delivers on our elevated partnership

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade We are pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, the Hon Feleti Penitala Teo OBE, to Australia to officially open the Tuvalu High Commission in Australia. During his visit, Prime Minister Feleti Teo...

Why 80% Of Tuvalu Wants To Move To Australia? The Falepili Union Climate Visa Explained

In the face of the existential threat posed by climate change-induced rising sea levels, Tuvalu's population is now seeking new land, and Australia appears to be their destination. As Tuvalu's already small land area sinks into the ocean, about...

Tuvalu faces exodus: Sea rising, 80% people seek Australia’s climate visa for relocation

More than 80% of Tuvalu’s population has applied for Australia’s climate visa under a landmark migration pact, as rising seas threaten the Pacific nation. The Falepili Union offers Tuvaluans relocation, rights and defence support amid worsening...

As Tuvalu sinks, Australia offers refuge to a third of its population

This new form of diplomatic infrastructure combining climate finance, strategic cooperation, and most notably, a right to “slow migration”, will progressively grant Tuvaluan citizens access to universities, healthcare, employment, and freedom of...

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‘Clinical Obesity’ Definition Shifts Obesity Prevalence

The adoption of the new “clinical obesity” definition alters prevalence estimates of obesity in many parts of the world compared with BMI-based definitions, new data suggested. In January 2025, a Lancet Commission proposed that the diagnosis of...

Tuvalu Prime Minister calls for Pacific unity amid Taiwan tensions

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo is urging Pacific leaders to remain united as the region faces potential diplomatic tensions concerning Taiwan’s participation in the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara. Speaking exclusively to Pacific...

Over 80% of Tuvalu citizens seek world-first Australian climate visa

SUVA: 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 on Wednesday. Australia is offering visas to Tuvalu citizens each...

More than 80% of Tuvalu seeks Australian climate visa

One of the most climate-threatened corners of the planet, scientists fear Tuvalu will be uninhabitable within the next 80 years - Copyright AFP/File TORSTEN BLACKWOOD Laura CHUNG More than 80 percent of Pacific nation Tuvalu’s population is...

Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame" target="_self"…

More than 5,000 people have applied for a first-of-its-kind migration visa that offers residents of a Pacific island an escape from the worst effects of climate change. Applications for the visa opened to people in Tuvalu on June 16 and close...

Earthquake Terror In Russia: Wrecked Ports To Stranded Whales— Viral Videos Capture 8.8 Tsunami Wrath; How Far Is The Extent Of Damage?

Russia remains in shock, grappling with the unfolding events since Tuesday’s earthquake struck at 11:24 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake’s epicentre was 78 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the...

Tuvalu’s partners and allies | Are they doing enough?

Tuvalu, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, faces unique challenges as it strives for economic development and sustainability. With a population of almost 10,000 and a land area of about 26 square kilometres, its geographic isolation...

Tsunami Threat After Massive 8.8 Magnitude Russia Quake: Full List Of Countries And Islands At Risk

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Check here for the full list of countries and islands at risk, including Japan, Hawaii, Chile, New Zealand and more. A powerful...