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Tuvalu is being swallowed by the ocean. Its people face a difficult choice

Tuvalu is being swallowed by the ocean. Its people face a difficult choice

Climate change is devastating this island nation. Has Australia thrown it a lifeline?

  • by Jewel Topsfield and Benjamin Preiss

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A tiny nation with only one obstetrician is now a cervical cancer screening leader

A tiny nation with only one obstetrician is now a cervical cancer screening leader

Nurses setting out on door-knocks and days-long boat rides to remote islands have helped Tuvalu achieve the remarkable.

  • by Aisha Dow
Australia relieved by new Tuvalu PM, hopeful landmark treaty will hold

Australia relieved by new Tuvalu PM, hopeful landmark treaty will hold

The Albanese government is confident Tuvalu will continue with a landmark climate and security pact struck with Australia last year, after electing a new leader.

  • by Matthew Knott
For decades, the Pacific is where Australia sent refugees. Now, that’s changing

For decades, the Pacific is where Australia sent refugees. Now, that’s changing

The recently signed Falepili Union is only the first step in a new Pacific approach. But is the Australian public ready for it?

  • by Jack Corbett
Its population is just 11,000 but for Australia, this island nation is now a key Pacific partner

Its population is just 11,000 but for Australia, this island nation is now a key Pacific partner

As Beijing dangles ever more compelling carrots before South Pacific governments, Tuvalu has shown Canberra how to navigate its future in the Pacific.

  • by Marcus Ray
PM announces historic climate refugee deal with Tuvalu
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PM announces historic climate refugee deal with Tuvalu

Anthony Albanese has offered visas to Tuvalu residents in a historic deal as rising sea levels threaten the Pacific Island nation.

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Why Albanese’s ‘pretty massive’ Pacific pact will irk Beijing

Why Albanese’s ‘pretty massive’ Pacific pact will irk Beijing

A new treaty with the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu marks a significant escalation of Australia’s regional ambitions. It will not have gone unnoticed in China.

  • by Peter Hartcher
Australia offers Tuvalu residents special visa in ‘groundbreaking’ treaty

Australia offers Tuvalu residents special visa in ‘groundbreaking’ treaty

Tuvalu is considered one of the countries that faces the biggest risks of being entirely depopulated because of rising sea levels linked to climate change.

  • by Matthew Knott and Nick O'Malley
Digital replica: Tuvalu turns to Metaverse to guarantee its existence

Digital replica: Tuvalu turns to Metaverse to guarantee its existence

The country’s foreign minister says it is time to look at alternative solutions for his country’s survival.

  • by Lucy Craymer
How small islands are making a big noise calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

How small islands are making a big noise calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

The idea for a treaty against fossil fuel has won support of many non-government organisations as well as groups such as the World Health Organisation.

  • by Nick O'Malley
Extreme weather victims now have a UN rights defender

Extreme weather victims now have a UN rights defender

Australian-Tuvaluan Ian Fry has been chosen as the Human Rights Council’s first-ever Special Rapporteur on climate change.

  • by Emma Farge

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