Tuvalu’s Radical Plan: Surviving the Rising Tide in the Metaverse

Can a nation survive without land? Tuvalu thinks so, and it's backing up its entire identity in the cloud.

Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation facing obliteration from rising seas, is rewriting the rules of sovereignty with a bold initiative: creating a digital twin of itself in the metaverse.

This ambitious project aims to preserve the country’s cultural heritage, geography, and legal identity even as much of its physical land may disappear by 2050. Citizens contribute stories, traditions, and memories to a digital archive, safeguarding Tuvalu's "soul" while maintaining functionality as a nation with blockchain-stored passports for essential services like elections and registrations.

But this isn’t just a survival strategy; it’s a pioneering model for modern statehood in a warming world. Backed by advanced tech like 3D Lidar mapping and undersea cables, Tuvalu’s initiative could inspire global resilience efforts. Critics, however, question its feasibility in a country with limited digital infrastructure, accusing it of being more PR stunt than solution.

Tuvalu’s digital leap asks us to rethink what defines a nation in the face of climate catastrophe. Could this approach redefine resilience for communities worldwide, or is it a desperate measure? What’s your vision for the future of statehood in a virtual world?

Read the full article on BBC.

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