Tuvalu is evacuating its 11,000 residents due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. An agreement with Australia in 2023 allows 280 Tuvaluans to migrate annually through a climate visa program. The nation, averaging 6.5 feet above sea level, faces severe threats from global warming, including fierce storms. As interest in migration grows, nearly 4% of Tuvalu's population may migrate to Australia and New Zealand each year. Tuvalu has also begun efforts to 3D-scan its islands to preserve cultural heritage amid impending loss to the ocean.
The nation of Tuvalu is planning for the evacuation of its entire population due to rising sea levels, exemplifying the severe impacts of climate change.
Australia's climate visa initiative allows 280 residents of Tuvalu to migrate each year, with overwhelming interest shown by residents wanting to relocate.
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