Tuvalu’s Continuity Doctrine: Redefining Statehood as Seas Rise
Tuvalu is advancing a multi-track strategy to preserve sovereignty and maritime rights even if sea-level rise renders parts of its territory uninhabitable. Through constitutional reform, UN norm-shaping, the Falepili Union treaty with Australia, adaptation infrastructure, and digital sovereignty initiatives, it is seeking to set a precedent for other low-lying states.