'Just empty words': on the Fiji island of Moala, the climate crisis is already knee-deep via Crikey crikey.com.au/2023/09/11/usa…

PM of Tuvalu 🇹🇻: “No state is safe from the adverse effects of the climate crisis. (…) we among other SIDS are on the frontlines of the battleground against climate change.” #ITLOSAO

I am addressing you today as a Tuvaluan mother. What will become of us absent our island home ? As people of the ocean, we see particular significance to UNCLOS. We look to the Tribunal for justice. We have a duty, both moral and legal, towards generations to come 🇹🇻

Wow, mālō ‘aupito Michelle Obama ! Year is indeed off to a strong start, and so awesome it started in the beautiful city of #Chicago! Now back go #NYC for us Columbia University cohort. The Obama Foundation

Join PANG Campaigner, Epeli Lesuma and other Fiji actors tomorrow, in discussing democracy and next generation empowerment in Fiji. Organized by IDEA and CCF to celebrate International Day of Democracy.Register and be part of the discussion: bit.ly/IDEAwebinar5Se… #Democracy

“We have no interest in geo-politics - climate change is our single greatest security threat”, Henry Puna PIF SG speaking Carnegie Endowment 笹川平和財団 Sasakawa Peace Foundation in the margins of #UNGA2023

Acknowledging with appreciation, all who joined us for our Annual Government briefing on #APTC's work in the #SolomonIslands🇸🇧 #umitugedacreatingskillsforlife #TVET #skillsstrengthening Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands Christina Skoumbourdis

#Palau at the #UNGA in 2023 -- "G20 nations have a crucial role to play in emission reduction and leading the path towards sustainable development...We call on the international community to work with SIDS to increase access to #climatefinance. " See bit.ly/UNGA78Palau

Today we met Lindsay Teobasi who operates a pyrolysis plant in Honiara using a common eyesore - single use plastic! As Solomon Islands Recyclers Association president, he use this waste material & converts it into cooking gas-energy that can be sold as an affordable alternative

Pacific Youth Council📣 PIANGO Pacific 2030 PANG PINA Pacific Islands Forum #opportunity #Pacific #youth #leadership 👇🏾

The 2023 Pacific Resilience Meeting Youth Forum was held with the theme: "Our People Our Strength: Securing Our Pacific Future". Sec Gen Henry Puna gave remarks at the hub in Suva, encouraging youth to continue fighting for the world they want. bit.ly/3PIu3ev

Welcome Back Honourable Ralph Regenvanu ! Indeed, there are lots to do.

Tropical Storm #Bolaven is expected to intensify through Wednesday afternoon. Guam remains under COR 1, where residents are to remain indoors. The island can expect heavy rain and winds (39 mph or more). Rainfall amounts of 1-1.5 ft are forecasted.

Pacific women peace-builders are leading on #climatesecurity, an issue that disproportionately affects women. Our Climate Security Assessment Guide identifies these gendered challenges and helps create solutions. The Guide can be found here: bit.ly/3YfguHq

APTC🇸🇧 Annual Principals Conference for partner #TVET providers is in full swing. 🎯 Primary focus for discussions is registration & accreditation with SITESA. 🙏 to all who have 🛳🚤🛻🚍✈️ to be with us today #umitugedacreatingskillsforlife

#ForumNews Today a special Forum Officials Committee Meeting was held to discuss a number of important high-level agendas such as the endorsement of the draft 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan. #bluepacific2050

Read the recent Pacific Regional Disaster Risk Financing Roadmap reports here: bit.ly/3tNxBEY The roadmaps provide clarity on the priorities for PICs to consider to strengthen financial protection against disasters.

#SamoaAgreement #Pacific #OACPS relations and shared #Pacific2050 priorities were on the agenda for SG Puna's meeting today with SecGen Georges Chikoti ahead of the Pacific-ACP Leaders Meeting this week in Rarotonga at #PIFLM52

25 years ago we were part of a The University of the South Pacific student volunteer group sent by ship to a remote Fijian village to build a much needed seawall. So good to see you again Meli Cavu. Welkam lo Hapi Isles 🇸🇧