As the effects of climate change become increasingly severe, the small Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu faces an existential threat from rising sea levels and global warming. Floodwaters in the capital city in 2019 served as a stark warning of the potential consequences of inaction on climate change. In response, nearly half of Tuvalu’s citizens have already applied for Australian visas through a lottery system, signaling a growing urgency to seek relocation opportunities.