Sharing now, with apologies for the late posting of August's events:
PSIDS at BBNJ PrepCom2:
From 18–29 August 2025, the Pacific Small Island Developing States engaged actively at the second session of the BBNJ Preparatory Commission, here in New York.
The PSIDS advanced work on institutional arrangements, finance, and the clearing house mechanism, while reaffirming that the special circumstances of SIDS must guide implementation.
At PrepCom2 in August 2025, Tuvalu delivered a statement on behalf of PSIDS. Mr. Fakasoa Tealei, the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, spoke on the agenda item of reporting requirements.
Today in Jamaica, our Climate Change Expert Mr Talavai Iona took the floor at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly with a compelling intervention, he stated that Tuvalu reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting our ocean, in which our culture, economy, and survival are anchored. As we mark ISA's 30th anniversary, Tuvalu called for stronger governance, deeper scientific integrity, and full transparency in decisions on deep-sea mining.
At the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held from 14 to 24 July under the theme “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda”, with a in-depth review of the following five Sustainable Development Goals; SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 14: Life below water and SDG 17:Partnerships for the Goals
The C-SET Like-Minded Champions organized a side event during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025, under the framework of the Coalition for Addressing Sea-Level Rise and Its Existential Threats (C-SET). The event was hosted by the Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the United Nations.
A week driven by commitment and collaboration!
The Tuvalu delegation made a strong impact at #FFD4 in Seville, Spain — attending key meetings, delivering impactful speeches, and taking part in side events and high-level discussions. It was a week rich in collaboration and meaningful exchange.
Meet the full Tuvalu delegation at FfD4, led by our Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Feleti Penitala Teo, representing us at this vital international gathering.
H.E. Tapugao Falefou, Permanent Representative of Tuvalu and Chair of PSIDS, delivered the PSIDS statement this morning at the UN General Assembly to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter
He reaffirmed the Pacific’s longstanding commitment to the Charter’s principles, highlighting contributions to peacekeeping, international law, ocean governance, and climate diplomacy.
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).
This year, Tuvalu proudly took part in the UN International Bazaar held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. We were honored to be part of this special occasion and would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Pacific Islands family-Fiji, Samoa, Australia, and others for their wonderful ideas, teamwork, and efforts in showcasing the beauty and diversity of our cultures to the world.
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.
