Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, a move the government states represents 'a new chapter based on unity, responsibility, and patriotism,' with several countries already adopting the new designation.

The Republic of Naoero, the world's third-smallest country and one of the most vulnerable to climate change, is changing its name as it faces the threat of disappearing into the sea.

The Republic of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. This change reflects a move away from the name imposed by Europeans, with Naoero being the indigenous name for the island nation.