Nauru's president, David Adeang, announced a controversial scheme to sell citizenship for US$105,000 to fund the island's retreat from rising seas caused by climate change. With a population of 13,000, Nauru is relocating inland as coastal lands are increasingly threatened. The program promises immigration benefits, including visa-free access to 89 countries. As previous climate financing has proven insufficient, Nauru aims to secure a sustainable future for its people as rising sea levels threaten the viability of their homeland.
Nauru aims to raise funds by selling citizenships to foreigners as climate change forces a mass relocation due to rising sea levels threatening its coastal areas.
Nauru's president stated it's about ensuring future generations a resilient home amid climate change, emphasizing a journey toward sustainable living.
The island nation claims its passports allow access to 89 countries and aims to finance its retreat from rising seas through this controversial scheme.
With 80% of its land rendered uninhabitable by mining, Nauru faces critical climate challenges, raising sea levels faster than global averages.
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