Why Tuvalu is sinking?

Tuvalu is destined to become one of earth's first nations to be washed away due to the effect of global warming, making the Tuvaluans the first complete nation of climate refugees, banned from their home-islands, their culture and identity taken away. read more

Tuvalu is one of the smallest and most remote countries on earth. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it can barely be seen on most maps. The country is in danger of disappearing beneath the waves. Not an Atlantis myth but the reality of this century. Plans for evacuation are being made right now. read more

“Tuvalu is a submerged volcano in the middle of the ocean with no shallow shelf to dissipate the waves’ energy. Even waves from very distant storms can affect Tuvalu.” Tuvaluans themselves tell story after story of fiercer and more frequent storms. read more

Tuvalu is a Pacific island nation encompassing nine atolls and 101 reef islands. Scientists have long feared it would be a victim of sea-level rise caused by climate change, with predictions suggesting it could shrink dramatically. read more