Australia-Tuvalu Climate Migration Pact Reveals Unfairness of Incrementalism
A recent agreement between Australia and Tuvalu reveals the unfairness of incrementalism.
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A recent agreement between Australia and Tuvalu reveals the unfairness of incrementalism.
A recent agreement between Australia and Tuvalu reveals the unfairness of incrementalism.
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On November 9, 2023, Australia and Tuvalu signed an unprecedented cooperation agreement. It offers 280 Tuvaluans—2.5 percent of the islands’ population—permanent residency in Australia each year. The agreement, which stems from a recognition that Tuvalu’s long-term future is endangered by climate change, offers new possibilities for migration and adaptation but is not without its challenges.