Australia and New Zealand launched the second phase of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, an initiative aimed at safeguarding the nation’s vulnerable coastlines from the relentless threat of climate change
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Protecting Tuvalu’s Nanumea Island from Sea Level Rise
Nanumea, Tuvalu’s remote island, is building innovative coastal defenses to protect its shores from rising seas and cyclones, with a groundbreaking adaptation project that’s transforming the community’s future
Tuvalu uses high-resolution mapping to combat climate change
Amid rising sea levels, Tuvalu is creating a digital twin of its capital to enhance planning for climate change and natural disasters, capturing crucial data to guide the nation’s survival and adaptation strategies
Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urges global action as rising seas threaten nation’s survival
Tuvalu’s PM stressed the dire existential threat of climate change to Tuvalu, emphasising the nation’s urgent need for global cooperation to combat rising sea levels and ensure its future survival
ADB, Australia, Tuvalu handover new climate resilient boat harbour in Nui
Nui Island celebrated the handover of their new boat harbour, a vital infrastructure project that promises safer and more efficient transportation for the island’s residents
Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse
The relentless storm surges have submerged Tuvalu’s main road, prompting deep existential questions and highlighting the urgent need for decisive climate action
The Australia-Tuvalu deal shows why we need a global framework for climate relocations
The Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty faces criticism for potential neo-colonial aspects involving Australian control over Tuvalu’s security and resources, sparking debates on sovereignty, maritime boundaries and planned international relocations
World Bank provides US$11.5 million grant to boost Tuvalu’s Climate and disaster resilience, preparedness, and response
World Bank approves US$11.5 million grant financing to Tuvalu to improve climate and disaster risk assessment, monitoring, and emergency response, with immediate funds available in case of a natural disaster
Tuvalu Constitution updated: culture, climate change and decolonisation
Tuvalu’s parliament unanimously passed the Constitution of Tuvalu Act 2023, incorporating crucial amendments on climate change, governance stability, judicial reform, and rights and culture set to take effect on 1 October
Push to amend Tuvalu’s Constitution to add geographical co-ordinates and archipelagic baseline
Tuvalu’s Constitution Review Committee proposes a number of significant amendments to Tuvalu’s Constitution to acknowledge climate change and sea level rise impact on the nation’s territory and statehood