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.

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.

Tuvalu at High-Level Events on SIDS & Heritage | UNGA80

Hon. Dr Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, delivered keynote addresses at two important High-Level Events: Supporting Small Island Developing States and Low-Lying Coastal States and Preserving Heritage & Culture Amidst Sea-Level Rise.

At #UNGA80 in New York, Hon. Paulson Panapa, Tuvalu’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, co-chaired the EU–Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) meeting.

As PSIDS Chair, Tuvalu proudly led our Pacific family in strengthening ties with the EU, with a focus on climate action, protecting ocean health, and creating opportunities for a sustainable future.