Tuvalu, one of the smallest countries in the world, don receive new Guardian-class patrol vessel. This new boat dey come replace another one wey get damaged by twin cyclones in 2023. The Guardian-class patrol vessels be part of a program to help small island nations like Tuvalu with their maritime security and surveillance needs.
The new vessel go help Tuvalu to monitor their waters, protect their fisheries, and respond to emergencies. This be important because Tuvalu dey face many challenges, including climate change which dey cause sea level rise and frequent flooding. According to NASA analysis, Pacific Island nations like Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Fiji go experience over 15cm sea level rise within the next 30 years.
Tuvalu, with a population of less than 11,000 people, be a tiny island nation in Oceania. You can actually tour the whole country in less than 20 minutes. Despite their small size, they dey play significant role in global discussions on climate change and maritime security.
