H.E. Mr. Tapugao Falefou, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Tuvalu, who was invited by the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS) to participate in the High-Level Experts Group Meeting.

During this significant event, Ambassador Falefou delivered a keynote address on the vital topic of “Achieving Scale and Sustainability” in the establishment of an Online University dedicated to serving the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The PSIDS Chair welcomed H.E. Ms. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, former French Secretary of State for Development and candidate for UNDP Administrator, for a candid discussion with PSIDS Ambassadors on the future of development cooperation.

This afternoon, the Ambassador of Tuvalu to the United Nations, H.E. Mr Tapugao Falefou, and the Ambassador of Germany H.E. Mr Thomas Zahneisen witnessed a new contribution agreement, marking Germany’s commitment of EUR 1 million to the Rising Nations Initiative through the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM).

This contribution will support the creation of a digital repository to safeguard Tuvalu’s culture, history, and heritage, an essential part of protecting our identity and sovereignty as a Pacific atoll nation on the frontlines of climate change.

Tuvalu Speaks on Behalf of PSIDS on FfD4 Draft Outcome.

On 2 May 2025, the Permanent Representative of Tuvalu, in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), delivered general remarks on the draft outcome document for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).