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Tuvalu Faces Rising Sea Levels Threatening Its Future Habitats
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Tuvalu is confronting severe challenges due to rising sea levels that threaten its homes and may render parts of the nation uninhabitable. A significant portion of the population faces potential displacement, with no clear destination for relocation.
This narrative explores the pressing question of where Tuvaluans would relocate if their country ceases to exist.
The piece is part of The Guardian’s Audio Long Read “Best of 2025,” published on December 22, 2025. It was written by Atul Dev and read by Mikhail Sen, produced by Nicola Alexandrou, with Ellie Bury serving as the executive producer. Reporting for this story was supported by the Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas.
Photograph credit: Tuvalu Foreign Ministry/Reuters.
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