Tuvalu reclaims 6 hectares of land from the ocean
On October 6, 2026, Tuvalu reclaimed 6 hectares on its main island from the ocean using dredged sand. This work is part of an ongoing $50 million donor-funded project to combat sea-level rise. The long-term effectiveness of this reclamation against sea-level rise is uncertain.
Why it matters
Tuvalu faces severe threats from sea-level rise, and this reclamation provides new physical land to help address the shrinking coastline.
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