Pacific Island Nation of Tuvalu Losing Land to Rising...
International News
February 1, 2024
Tuvalu, a low-lying Pacific island nation, is grappling with the impacts of rising sea levels, causing the loss of land. Local resident Alii Afoa expressed concern about the ongoing challenges faced by the community due to the encroaching waters. Seve Paeniu, Tuvalu's Minister of Finance, highlighted the vulnerability of the nation to climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for global efforts to address the environmental crisis and protect vulnerable island nations from further displacement.