The people of the Pacific nation of Tuvalu say it is “heartbreaking” to leave the island, but they don’t have a choice in leaving for new opportunities in Australia. It comes as the first cohort of climate migrants begin their new lives after securing a landmark visa to move to Australia. It is part of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union, a treaty signed in 2023 to create a dedicated migration pathway in the context of climate change. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE
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