Life in a Sinking Nation: Tuvalu's Dreams of Dry Land
Rising sea levels threaten the land and population of Tuvalu, potentially rendering many homes uninhabitable. Large parts of the island nation face displacement as Tuvalu confronts the grim reality of becoming a sinking nation.
This report is part of The Guardian's Audio Long Read Best of 2025 series, published on Monday 22 December 2025. The piece was authored by Atul Dev, read by Mikhail Sen, produced by Nicola Alexandrou, with Ellie Bury as executive producer.
The story received support from the Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas. Photograph credit is attributed to Tuvalu Foreign Ministry/Reuters.
The article places Tuvalu's crisis within the wider context of climate change impacts, highlighting the need for climate aid and the ongoing flooding challenges faced by many Pacific islands.
