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Tuvalu Seeks Climate Refugee Visa Protections

Source: A Special ‘Climate’ Visa? People in Tuvalu Are Applying Fast. (2025-06-28)

Tuvalu requests international visa protections for climate refugees due to rising sea levels. The island nation, facing imminent land loss, advocates for a new visa category to assist its citizens displaced by climate change impacts. The government of Tuvalu is urging global leaders to recognize climate-induced displacement as a humanitarian issue, aiming to establish legal pathways for its citizens to seek refuge elsewhere. This initiative highlights the urgent need for international cooperation to address the growing crisis of climate refugees worldwide.

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