{"id":27118,"date":"2023-11-10T05:28:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T05:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertraining.net\/?p=27118"},"modified":"2023-11-10T05:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T05:28:52","slug":"australia-offers-tuvalu-citizens-refuge-from-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertraining.net\/world-news\/australia-offers-tuvalu-citizens-refuge-from-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia offers Tuvalu citizens refuge from climate change"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Australia has struck a landmark deal to offer refuge to the people of Tuvalu in the event of a climate emergency.<\/p>\n

The nation – a series of low-lying atolls in the Pacific Ocean – is among those considered most at risk from rising sea levels. It is currently home to 11,200 people.<\/p>\n

Tuvalu has repeatedly called for greater action to combat climate change, reports the BBC. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the agreement between the nations as “groundbreaking”.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters, he said: “It will be regarded as a significant day in which Australia acknowledged that we are part of the Pacific family, and with that comes the responsibility to act.”<\/p>\n

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Known as the Falepili Union, the new treaty has been called the “most significant” between Australia and a Pacific Country. It will see up to 280 people a year given new visas.<\/p>\n

They will be allowed to live, work and study in Australia. Along with a new migration system for residents, the agreement says Australia will help the nation with climate action and security.<\/p>\n

Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano said it is “not just a milestone but a giant leap forward in our joint mission to ensure regional stability, sustainability and prosperity”.<\/p>\n