2050: Country That Will Be Swallowed by the Sea Recreates 124 Islands in the Metaverse to Preserve Memories

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 04/12/2024 at 02:27

Com 124 ilhas ameaçadas pelo aumento do nível do mar, Tuvalu lança projeto no metaverso para salvar cultura e identidade de 11 mil habitantes antes de desaparecer até 2050. (Imagem: Reprodução)

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The Small Island Nation of Tuvalu, Located in Polynesia, Is Facing a Harsh Reality: Being Swallowed by the Sea. With Rising Ocean Levels Caused by Climate Change, the Country Could Disappear Completely by 2050. To Preserve Its Culture, Identity, and Collective Memory, the Tuvalu Government Launched an Innovative Project That Recreates the Territory in the Metaverse.

The announcement, made by Foreign Minister Simon Kofe during COP27 in 2022, shocked the world. Kofe presented impressive images of one of the already digitized islands while emphasizing the urgency of the situation: “The seawater is already leaking through the soil, killing crops and ruining drinking water.” This statement reinforces the devastating impact of climate change on the Pacific Islands.

A Digital Nation in the Metaverse

Named “Digital Nation,” the project aims to recreate in 3D the 124 islands that make up Tuvalu, as well as implement a digital identification system based on blockchain. The idea is to continue the existence of the country, even if it is physically swallowed by the sea. With this, the citizens, known as climate refugees, will be able to maintain their nationality, culture, and memories alive in a virtual territory in the metaverse.

“We believe that preserving our nation in the metaverse is essential to maintaining our identity as a people, even if we are forced to leave our lands,” said the minister.

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Tuvalu at the Center of Climate Discussion with the Sea Rising

With 124 Islands Threatened by Rising Sea Levels, Tuvalu Launches a Metaverse Project to Save the Culture and Identity of 11,000 Inhabitants Before Disappearing by 2050. — Tuvalu Is Disappearing Due to Rising Sea Levels Caused by Global Warming, Which Is Causing Glaciers to Melt and Ocean Thermal Expansion, Making Its Islands Uninhabitable.

The efforts of Tuvalu have caught worldwide attention, becoming a symbol of the fight against climate change. An agreement with Australia is already in effect, offering permanent visas for 280 Tuvaluan citizens annually, while NASA studies warn that much of the territory will be submerged by 2050.

Despite the technical and financial challenges of digitizing an entire country in the metaverse, the initiative demonstrates the urgency of protecting threatened island nations. The case of Tuvalu highlights the global need for more intense climate action to prevent other countries from facing the same fate: being swallowed by the sea.

A Solution That Blends Past and Future

Tuvalu May Be the First Country to Physically Disappear, but the Metaverse Project Shows That Its History and Culture Will Continue to Exist. In the Virtual World, the Nation That Would Be Swallowed by the Sea Becomes a Symbol of Resilience and Innovation, Inspiring Other Nations to Prepare for the Climate Challenges of the Future.

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09/12/2024 22:08

Ninguém segura a natureza.. pode demorar mais , ela se finga.

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