Tuvalu’s Permanent Representative met with the IMF Article IV mission chief and team, alongside the Deputy Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, on 14 April, during the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Discussions covered recent economic developments in Tuvalu, the spillover impacts of the Middle East conflict, the growing macroeconomic challenges posed by climate change, and priority areas where IMF policy advice, technical assistance, and capacity development can provide support.

Today in Washington DC, Amb. Tapugao Falefou speak at the Johns Hopkins University on the Science Diplomacy Summit 2026 on a panel titled “Climate Finance: From Commitment to Action.”

Amb. Falefou shared Tuvalu’s perspective as one of the world’s most climate‑vulnerable and geographically isolated nations — where climate finance is not a policy debate but a question of national survival.

The Coalition on Addressing Sea-Level Rise and its Existential Threats (C-SET) organized a half-day Expert-Level Thematic Workshop, bringing together leading experts, practitioners, and Member States to deepen understanding across the four key thematic areas identified in the UN High-Level Meeting of September 2024.

The discussions provided valuable insights to help inform ongoing work toward a UN political declaration that responds to the growing urgency of sea-level rise.

Tuvalu engaged in the dedicated session on sustainable graduation and smooth transition held on 31 March, where Permanent Secretary Mr. Pasuna Tuaga was one of the speakers.

The discussion emphasized forward-looking policy innovation, practical and country-driven approaches to reducing vulnerability, advancing economic diversification, enhancing resource mobilization, and sustaining inclusive and sustainable growth beyond graduation status.