Tuvalu marked 25 years of membership at the United Nation - H.E. Dr. Tapugao Falefou, Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the UN, hosted a reception for the Tuvalu Delegation to celebrate this milestone and to farewell the Tuvalu delegation at the conclusion of UNGA80.
At the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Penitala Teo delivered Tuvalu’s national statement, reaffirming Tuvalu’s commitment to global cooperation, climate action, and human rights. This year, September 2025, also marks Tuvalu’s 25th anniversary of membership in the United Nations—a milestone that underscores the nation’s enduring voice and presence on the global stage.
Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Penitala Teo held a bilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres , underscoring Tuvalu’s call for urgent climate action.
The discussions focused on keeping the 1.5°C goal alive, securing international recognition of maritime boundaries, protecting Tuvalu’s statehood and rights, and improving access to climate finance for vulnerable nations.
This meeting reaffirmed Tuvalu’s commitment to ensuring that the voices of small island nations are heard in the global fight against climate change.
Tuvalu Strengthening Bilateral & Multilateral Ties
On the margins of #UNGA80, Tuvalu reaffirmed its strong ties with Switzerland. The Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mr Pasuna Tuaga represented Tuvalu in a bilateral meeting.
The discussion underscored the importance of Tuvalu–Switzerland cooperation, including Tuvalu’s prospect of establishing its office in Geneva, and reflected our shared interest in building stronger partnerships.
At a high-level side event during UNGA80 , Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Penitala Teo underscored the urgency of climate accountability for small island developing states. “The accelerating climate crisis is not an abstract concern; it is the lived reality of our daily existence,” he affirmed.
Tuvalu at the 3rd Climate Mobility Summit | Unlocking Finance for Climate Mobility
Hon. Dr Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, participated in the 3rd Climate Mobility Summit focused on Unlocking Finance for Climate Mobility.
Tuvalu at the AOSIS Leaders’ Meeting | UNGA80
Hon. Dr Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, attended the AOSIS Leaders’ Meeting on the margins of UNGA80.
Minister Talia delivered Tuvalu’s intervention on how AOSIS can leverage the Sevilla Commitment to transform access to finance, mainstream the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index, advance debt sustainability, and accelerate implementation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) and the 2030 Agenda.
At the 9th Session of the SIDS DOCK Assembly, Tuvalu proudly assumed the role of President, with Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Penitala Teo delivering the opening statement. He called for bold cooperation, innovative energy solutions, and solidarity to build resilience for vulnerable nations.
The Assembly marked a decade of Island Energy for Island Life and launched the Global Ocean Energy Alliance (GLOEA) alongside initiatives like the Nature-based Biorock project, advancing sustainable energy solutions for low-lying states facing rising seas.
Tuvalu Making Waves at #UNGA80
At the LDC (Least Developed Countries) Ministerial Meeting, Hon. Minister Paulson Panapa ensured Tuvalu’s voice was part of the global conversation.
In his remarks, Minister Panapa underscored the urgent challenges faced by Tuvalu and other vulnerable nations, calling for climate action, sustainable development, and stronger partnerships to build a resilient future.
Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Penitala Teo met with H.E. Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, to amplify Tuvalu’s voice in the global dialogue on climate change and sea-level rise.
Prime Minister Teo stressed that for Tuvalu, sea-level rise means the loss of land, culture, and way of life — a crisis that demands immediate global action. The meeting reaffirmed shared commitments to climate cooperation and explored avenues in international law, including ITLOS and ICJ advisory opinions, to safeguard the rights of vulnerable nations.
