Tuvalu, one of the world’s smallest and most remote nations, comprises nine low-lying atolls and reef islands scattered across the central Pacific Ocean. With an average elevation of just 1.83 meters above sea level, the country remains acutely vulnerable to climate change impacts—particularly sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion. According to NASA, sea levels around Tuvalu have risen by 14 cm over the past 30 years and are projected to rise by another 19 cm by 2050. Without additional protections, Tuvalu could experience over 100 days of flooding annually by mid-century.

To address these existential threats, the Government of Tuvalu, in partnership with UNDP and the Green Climate Fund, is implementing the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP). This seven-year initiative, concluding in 2025, is enhancing coastal resilience across three of Tuvalu’s inhabited islands—Funafuti, Nanumea, and Nanumaga. The project includes beach nourishment, sea walls, and eco-system-based solutions to protect 2,780 meters of high-value coastline, benefiting over 60% of the population.

Meanwhile, Tuvalu is undergoing a digital transformation. The Tuvalu Vaka Cable, the nation’s first international undersea telecommunications cable, landed in Funafuti in late 2024. Developed by the Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC) in collaboration with Google and funded by partners including Australia, Japan, and the United States, the cable connects Tuvalu to the Bulikula cable system. This 668-kilometer infrastructure leap is expected to provide reliable internet access to over 10,000 people and significantly improve digital inclusion.
Complementing this, TTC continues to deliver high-speed broadband via Kacific satellite services, operational since 2020. In 2025, the government is also preparing to officially license Starlink, which is already being used unofficially in outer islands. These developments are part of Tuvalu’s broader ICT strategy, including the National Broadband Plan and the Digital Nation project, which aims to digitally preserve Tuvalu’s land, culture, and heritage in response to climate threats.

National Emergency Telecommunications Coordination Lead: Pacific Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)
National Disaster Management Lead: National Disaster Management Office (NDMO)

Contact details for the Tuvalu National Disaster Management Office - Tel: ​+688-20815 / +688-901691.

For further information, visit the Tuvalu country page on the Pacific Climate Change portal.