In a landmark move, Australia recently made headlines by extending a “human mobility pathway to Australia” for residents of Tuvalu, an island in the Pacific Ocean facing climate change threats. While celebrated globally as a positive step, the plan has also drawn careful criticism for its lack of consultation with Tuvaluans, highlighting the complexities of climate-induced migration. The Tuvaluan situation mirrors the dilemmas faced by numerous communities in climate-vulnerable regions – some wish to leave, while others choose to stay.
Blog: Climate change and migration: Navigating choices for a sustainable future
