NIKKEI Film | From a sinking island: The choice of a Tuvaluan Family

Tuvalu, the tiny Pacific nation, is facing an existential threat. Home to roughly 10,000 people and sitting just two meters above sea level on average, the country -- often called "the first expected to sink" -- is acutely vulnerable to rising seas. Some projections warn that by 2100, up to 95% of Tuvalu's land could be submerged during high tides. Domestic industries are scarce, and much of the nation's income depends on foreign aid. But a new framework launched this year could reshape the country's trajectory. Under the recently signed Falepili Union Treaty between Tuvalu and Australia, Tuvaluans now have a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. What drives Tuvaluans to choose to move to Australia? Watch our Nikkei Film to find out more and take a look at our other video content here: https://asia.nikkei.com/Video And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here: https://asia.nikkei.com/member/register == == == == == == Follow us on: Website: https://asia.nikkei.com/ Twitter:   / nikkeiasia   Facebook:   / nikkeiasia   Instagram:   / nikkeiasia   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nikkeiasia LinkedIn: http://s.nikkei.com/liasia Telegram: https://t.me/nikkeiasia WhatsApp: https://s.nikkei.com/3NlNUm9 #nikkeifilm #climatechange #tuvalu