太平洋岛国图瓦卢计划举国迁移

Group 1 - Tuvalu is planning a "national migration" in response to climate change, making it the first country to plan a complete relocation due to rising sea levels [1] - Over 80% of Tuvalu's residents have applied for climate visas to Australia, seeking refuge as the country faces the threat of being submerged within 25 years [1][2] - Tuvalu consists of 9 low-lying atolls with a total land area of only 26 square kilometers and a population of approximately 11,200, making it highly vulnerable to natural disasters [2] Group 2 - The average elevation of Tuvalu is only 2 meters above sea level, and NASA data indicates that sea levels around the country have risen by 15 centimeters over the past 30 years [2] - The "Fala Pilili Alliance Treaty" signed in November 2023 allows 280 Tuvaluans to settle in Australia as permanent residents each year, with rights similar to Australian citizens [2] - The first phase of visa applications opened from June 16 to July 18, 2023, with 8,750 individuals submitting applications for the lottery system [2] Group 3 - Approximately 4% of Tuvalu's population can migrate annually, which could lead to 40% of the population leaving within the next decade [3] - In addition to migration agreements, Tuvalu has initiated a strategy to become the world's first digital nation, involving 3D scanning and digital reconstruction of its islands [3] - Global sea level rise has exceeded expectations, affecting 1 billion people worldwide, with densely populated cities facing increased flood risks by 2050 [3]