The Pacific island nation has announced plans to become the first country in the world to create a version of itself in the metaverse.
Tuvalu was having to act because countries globally were not doing enough to prevent climate change, he said.
"The idea is to continue to function as a state and beyond that to preserve our culture, our knowledge, our history in a digital space," Mr Kofe told Reuters.and rising sea levels.'Our future is at stake': Pacific Elders call on 'big brother' Australia to take lead on climate change Mr Kofe said he hoped the creation of a digital nation would allow Tuvalu to continue to function as a state even if it becomes completely submerged.
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