WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Australia on Friday offered the island nation of Tuvalu a lifeline to help residents escape the rising seas and increased storms brought by climate change. “This partnership stands as a beacon of hope, signifying not just a milestone but a giant leap forward in our joint mission to ensure regional stability, sustainability and prosperity.” NASA’s Sea …
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Kausea Natano shake hands on One Foot Island after attending the Leaders’ Retreat during the Pacific Islands Forum in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, on Thursday. Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano said the new arrangement respected both nations’ sovereignty and committed each country to supporting the other through such challenges as climate …
