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A climate crisis, a ballot, and a chance at a new life in Australia

World-first agreement that creates a visa in the context of climate change stirs hope among young people in Tuvalu

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.

AAP · Apr 18, 2024

Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan prime minister Kausea Natano loses seat in partial election results

The results fuel concern that the micronation could switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing, as votes continue to be counted

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2024

In my house is a Tuvaluan basket, a tiny piece of an island the world cannot fail

Each day this week, essay series Before it is lost will feature a Pacific writer detailing the climate fight that threatens the survival of their islands

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2022

Power struggle with China and regional rift in focus as Anthony Albanese heads to Pacific Islands forum

Absence of Kiribati from the meeting is ‘really devastating’ to the body’s long-term strategy, security expert says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022

‘Far from adequate’: former Pacific leaders group urges Australia to increase 43% emissions cut

Pacific Elders Voice also called for Australia to end gas and coal developments ahead of Pacific Islands Forum

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022

‘Australia votes for climate action’: How the world framed Labor’s victory as a win for the planet

World leaders and foreign journalists all saw Labor's comitment to stronger climate action as the key takeaway from Saturday's federal election win.

The New Daily · May 23, 2022