With regions across the globe experiencing its effect in different forms, climate change has reached every nook and corner of the world. While some regions experience hotter summers, others witness unusually heavy rainfalls. However, the small developing island states (‘SIDS’) are exposed to one of the most ruthless impacts of climate change. With fast-rising sea levels, SIDS anticipate being rendered uninhabitable. In this regard, in 2014, Kiribati’s government had proposed the concept of “migration with dignity.” Over the years, this concept has been recognised as a moral and strategic response. The proposal included a proactive strategy of purchasing land abroad, notably in Fiji, to relocate Kiribati’s population while preserving national identity and autonomy. However, this approach is fraught with legal, economic, and political challenges. This blog post examines the concept of territorial integrity, contending that the Kiribatian approach to migration could lead to a threefold crisis. The authors note that this model could expose the fragility of international refugee law, the inadequacy of state recognition theory, and the geopolitical risks of shared sovereignty.