Australia's Groundbreaking Offer: Climate Refuge for Tuvaluans

Australia has signed a groundbreaking treaty with Tuvalu, offering migration pathways for Tuvaluans facing the existential threat of climate change. Under the treaty, up to 280 Tuvaluans per year will be able to migrate to Australia, granting them access to education, healthcare, and family support. This is the world's first bilateral agreement on climate mobility and is seen as a significant step in providing assistance to Pacific communities affected by climate change. The treaty could pave the way for similar mobility pathways across the region and a broader regional scheme in the future.