Nauru Sells Passports to Fund Relocation From Rising Sea Levels

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FEB 26

Above: Coral reef on the beach in Nauru. Image copyright: Wikimedia Commonsstory last updated FEB 26

The Spin

Narrative A

The citizenship program is an innovative solution for climate-vulnerable nations to secure their future independently, providing a sustainable funding source for critical adaptation projects while offering legitimate investors valuable global mobility benefits.

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Narrative B

The golden passport scheme poses significant risks for criminal exploitation, money laundering, and security concerns, while potentially undermining international efforts to maintain passport integrity and border security.

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