The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu said it plans to build a digital version of Tuvalu to replicate the island and its landmarks and preserve its history and culture as rising sea levels threaten its survival.

Tuvalu's Foreign Minister Simon Kofe said at the COP27 climate summit, "Now is the time to find alternative solutions for the country's survival, including Tuvalu becoming the first digital nation in the metaverse." (Reuters)