Tuvalu and Partners deliver landmark Coastal Adaptation Project creating new land for the future

The people and Government of Tuvalu have marked a defining moment in their nation’s journey toward climate resilience with the completion of 8 hectares of land reclaimed under Phase 2/TCAP 1A of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP). The...

Tuvalu reclaims eight hectares of land in landmark climate resilience milestone

Tuvalu marked a major step forward this week with the official handover of eight hectares of reclaimed and elevated land – a powerful symbol of resilience and international cooperation. Prime Minister Feleti Teo said the achievement demonstrated...

Tuvalu joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member

Comprising nine atolls and low-lying islands with a total land area of just 26 square kilometres, Tuvalu is home to unique ecosystems and cultural traditions closely tied to nature. With an Exclusive Economic Zone spanning approximately 900,000...

Pacific must stand together, says Tuvalu CRGA 55

Tuvalu’s Permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs, Pasuna Tuaga, has called for Pacific nations to stay united and innovative in tackling the region’s challenges as he officially opened the 55th Committee of Representatives of Governments and...

Al Jazeera Is Wrong, Tuvalu’s Islands Are Growing, Not Disappearing

In Al Jazeera’s article, “‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival,” reporter Lyndal Rowlands claims that the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is on the brink of disappearing beneath rising seas. This is false....

Tuvalu PM hails Taiwan’s democracy and partnership at National Day celebration

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has praised Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit, saying they continue to inspire the world. “May Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit continue to inspire the world,” Teo said...

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga 14 October 2025, Nuku'alofa, Tonga Heads of delegation, Senior Officials, Permanent Observer, Partners, Secretariat staff,...

RC Blog: Who’s willing to pay for sustainability in the Pacific?

Written by Simona Marinescu, Isabella Massa, Guillaume Lafortune After major setbacks to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Pacific needs fairer access to financing as it fights to overcome climate challenges. Crises in climate, geopolitics...

Tuvalu launches major electoral reform ahead of 2028 polls

Tuvalu’s government has begun a full review of the nation’s electoral laws and processes following frustrations with the January 2024 general elections. The move is part of the government’s 21 key priorities, listed as priority number four, and...

‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival

Tuvalu’s Minister of Climate Change Maina Talia has told Al Jazeera that his country is fighting to stay above rising sea levels and needs “real commitments” from other countries that will allow Tuvaluans to “stay in Tuvalu” as the climate crisis...

Biogas: A clean energy alternative that can also empower women – Lessons learnt from Tuvalu

Telei feeds the biogas system at her home in Funafuti. By Therese Johnson For dinner tonight in Funafuti, the main coral atoll of Tuvalu, a typical family meal might involve boiling some rice, preparing some breadfruit and frying a locally caught...

Tuvalu to negotiate new treaty with Taiwan, calls for global recognition: PM Teo

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering ties with Taiwan, saying both nations are committed to elevating their partnership while calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations and other international bodies....

Tuvalu prepares for inaugural cultural festival in 2026

Tuvalu is preparing to host its first national cultural festival, with organisers promising a five-day celebration that showcases traditions from across the country’s eight inhabited islands. The inaugural event, to be held in Funafuti in May next...

Tuvalu PM urges urgent global action on sea-level rise in meeting with UNGA President...

“In our interconnected world, the challenges faced by small island nations like Tuvalu require urgent attention and collaboration. Meeting with President Baerbock today is a vital opportunity to amplify Tuvalu’s voice in the global dialogue on...

Tuvalu Governor General’s term extended by 12 months

Reverend Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani has been reappointed as Tuvalu’s Governor General for another 12 months after taking his oath of office Tuesday. The ceremony was administered by Acting Chief Justice Sir John Muria and attended by Prime Minister...

Tuvaluans celebrate resilience and culture amid climate challenges

This week, many Tuvaluans living in Aotearoa New Zealand are coming together to celebrate their language and culture, including their independence anniversary on 1 October. The annual event kicked off on Sunday as part of the New Zealand Language...

Tuvalu PM hosts first PSIDS leaders’ meeting, pushes for Ocean protection at UN

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo hosted the inaugural Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders’ Meeting in New York, marking a new platform for regional unity and dialogue. “As we convene for the first time under the PSIDS banner,...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Tuvalu pledges 100 percent clean power by 2030 in new Climate commitment

“Our survival, and the survival of the planet, is on the line,” declared Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu as he unveiled the nation’s latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 at the ‘Special High-Level Event on Climate Action’. This...

'Tatou Tasi': Tuvaluans come together to celebrate language and culture in Aotearoa

With many Tuvaluans now calling places like Aotearoa home, holding onto language and culture becomes both a challenge and a calling. Photo: RNZ / Tiana Haxton As Tuvalu Language Week is celebrated across Aoteraoa, communities have come together...