Tuvalu’s ‘climate visa’ to Australia: Is it the beginning of a mass exodus from the island nation?

In just four days, over one-third of Tuvalu’s 10,000 citizens applied for a new Australian visa enabling permanent migration — a first-of-its-kind climate mobility agreement. While offering hope against rising seas and limited opportunities, the scheme raises questions on long-term impact, cultural preservation and how the newcomers will integrate into Australian society

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