The Tuvalu Mission was pleased to co-host with France, Panama and Oceano Azul Foundation, a reception for the Ocean Pioneers Coalition on the margins of the BBNJ 3rd Session of the Preparatory Commission. PR Falefou underscored the importance of the BBNJ Agreement for strengthening ocean governance and reaffirmed Tuvalu’s commitment, as a large ocean state, to ambitious and effective implementation.

The Permanent Representative of Tuvalu engaged in constructive dialogue with global partners, advancing Tuvalu’s national perspectives and sharing relevant national and regional experiences to help inform and shape ongoing discussions on climate resilience and sustainable development.

The Permanent Representative of Tuvalu participated in the convening on “Advancing Resilient Prosperity: Leveraging Nature and Finance for Vulnerable Communities,” organized by the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity, a program of the PVBLIC Foundation, and hosted at The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Centre

 At the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Her Excellency Eselealofa Apinelu, High Commissioner of Tuvalu, delivered Tuvalu’s country statement, highlighting the vital link between justice, gender equality, and climate resilience for women and girls in small island developing States.