Tuvalu
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
Nurses setting out on door-knocks and days-long boat rides to remote islands have helped Tuvalu achieve the remarkable.
- by Aisha Dow
Analysis
Pacific diplomacy
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
Opinion
Asia-Pacific
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
Opinion
Foreign relations
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
Editorial
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Climate change lifeline to Tuvalu restores Pacific trust in Australia
The Albanese government’s offer of a lifeline to Tuvalu citizens threatened by climate change enhances Australia position as a trusted regional power in the Pacific.
- The Herald's View
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.
Opinion
Asia-Pacific
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
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
The country’s foreign minister says it is time to look at alternative solutions for his country’s survival.
- by Lucy Craymer
Analysis
Pacific diplomacy
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
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