Tuvalo becomes the first country in which people begin to run a lot from climate change

More than half of citizens Tuvalu They asked Climate visaa special resolution that will allow them to become the main characters of the first mass emigration caused Climate changeOf course, this is not an achievement for celebration.

Located Halfway between Australia and Hawaii, Tuvalo is an island country About 10,000 inhabitantsIt is considered the smallest room in the world. This is usually considered almost a paradise on Earth. His citizens are proud of them, or at least they did until recently, since floods become a problem that makes its own existence 9 islands that make up it.

With an average height of the sea level and its status as an archipelago, it is logical that there are regular floods. But until recently, the floods were not so frequent or intense as to force the country to disappear. This may seem radical, but it is precisely that scientists predict what will happen soon If letters are not accepted in this matter to stop climate changeField

This forecast scares most of the Tuvaloanos, so more than half of them began to request a climatic visa. With her, They will welcome Australia Where they can live, work or study as full citizens. The positive part is that they can also return to Tuvalo when they want. If the climate change continues to progress in the same way, unfortunately, soon they may have where to return. The return would be viable only if measures, to stop it, will begin to ensure the real effect.

What happens to Tuval from climate change?

In fact, the floods of Tuval are not the result of rains. At least this is not the only reason. The main problem is an increase in sea level caused by climate change.

The fusion of glaciers and polar hats causes an increase in sea level, which seriously puts countries such as this island country surrounded by water in all its edges.

According to UNICEF, in 2100 it can already be 95 % of the country is immersed under waterThis, of course, means that it will be a uninhabited country. According to this organization, the children living today in Tuvalu will become the last generation that can spend their whole life in the country that saw her born.

All this led to the development of the union agreement feduled in Australia-Tuval. This was signed in 2023 in order to confirm the Union of Forces between the two countries to combat climate change. But, unfortunately, Tuvalu is much more prone to these dangers than Australia. Therefore, the Australian government promised resolve If you need it. Thus, the idea of that climatic visa, which now requested more than half of the population, was born.

What is a climatic visa?

In a recent statement, the Ministry of Australian Government of foreigners indicates that the first goal of the Falepi Trade Union Agreement was to allow the residents of Tuval to “continue in their house through land restoration and continuous investment in Infrastructure, education and healthcareThey committed 47 million dollars For this purpose, for the rest of the 2025 and 2026. However, if climate change continues to progress, this may be insufficient. That is why more radical measures may be required.

The climatic visa will allow Australia annually to Australia every year 280 residents of TuvalAfter a request for applications, the field will be decided which of them are the most urgent cases to receive it. Those who do not receive it can request him again next year.

About a third of the inhabitants of Tuval were requested by a climatic visa within the first four days from the date of the opening of the deadline. They finally were 5157 applications, more than half of the population of the island country.

It is clear that the Tuvaluans know what will happen. I hope that everyone has no need to run away. I hope that one day they will be able to return. Meanwhile, relief – to know that there is a country that opens the door to start a new life. Because we can all ever be emigrants. Let’s never forget.