The Permanent Representative of Tuvalu pictured with fellow representatives from various countries during the Bellagio Convening, reflecting the strong spirit of international cooperation that defined the discussions. The convening brought together representatives from different regions and sectors, united by a shared commitment to advancing resilient prosperity and supporting vulnerable communities.

H.E Dr Tapugao Falefou actively engaged in the working sessions during the Bellagio Convening, contributing to discussions that build on ongoing consultations with the Government of Tuvalu on resilient prosperity and innovative financing solutions.

Ms. Redina Auina, Director of Tuvalu Gender Affairs Department, participated as a panel member in a high-level dialogue, emphasizing a clear reality: for Tuvalu, climate change is not a distant threat—it is an urgent matter of survival.

Her Excellency Eselealofa Apinelu delivered Tuvalu’s statement at the Ministerial Roundtable on Achieving Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Older Women during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters on 12 March 2026.