More than 80% of Tuvalu citizens apply for world-first Australian climate visa

July 23, 2025

More than 80 percent of Tuvalu’s population has applied for Australia’s landmark climate visa, official figures showed Wednesday, as rising seas threaten the low-lying Pacific nation. With only 280 spots available this year, thousands are expected to miss out.

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