Facing erasure due to climate change, the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu is digitally backing up everything from its houses to its trees as it endeavors to save whatever it can.

Summary

Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation threatened by rising sea levels, is creating a “digital twin” to preserve its culture, heritage, and sovereignty.

Using advanced technology like 3D mapping and blockchain, the project aims to digitally replicate the islands, infrastructure, and even personal stories.

The initiative, part of Tuvalu’s “Future Now” plan, also includes digital passports to maintain state functions if physical territory is lost.

While some view the plan as impractical or symbolic, others see it as a vital adaptation to climate change, complementing efforts to physically protect the islands.

  • @[email protected]English
    23•4 days ago

    blockchain

    Yer about 6 years too late for that buzzword, should have used “AI”

  • @[email protected]English
    13•4 days ago

    I think they will quickly find that the countries they move to does not recognize the blockchain as a claim to sovereignty.

  • Lucy :3English
    10•4 days ago

    Tech, especially power hungry bullshit like blockchain crap and meta in general, causes lots of emissions -> causes climate change -> causes rising water level, sinking our island -> let’s fully support them and use their services! 🤡

    • aramis87
      17•4 days ago

      Tbf, the amount of computing power they’re using is probably less than one billionaire’s private plane flight.