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The Permanent Representative was invited to attend the PhD graduation ceremony of a Tuvaluan student in Texas, United States.

Saturday, 06 September 2025

The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations, through the Permanent Representative, Dr. Tapugao Falefou, on 6 September 2025 was honoured to attend the graduation ceremony at the Capella University, Texas, marking a significant milestone in Tuvalu’s academic and technological advancement. The event celebrated the conferral of the nation’s first PhD in Information Technology, awarded to Dr. Sakaio Manoa.

PSIDS PRs Farewell Lunch hosted by the PSIDS Chair H.E Mr Tapugao Falefou

Friday, 05 September 2025

Last week on Friday 5th September, the Pacific family of Permanent Representatives came together in New York to bid farewell to their dear colleague, H.E. Mr. Teburoro Tito, Permanent Representative of Kiribati to the United Nations.

It was a warm and heartfelt gathering, reflecting both the deep respect they hold for Ambassador Tito’s decades of dedicated service and the bonds of friendship that unite the Pacific. His voice has always carried wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to the causes of our Blue Pacific Continent.

PSIDS at BBNJ PrepCom2

Friday, 29 August 2025

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.

Today in Jamaica, our Climate Change Expert Mr Talavai Iona took the floor at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly with a compelling intervention

Thursday, 24 July 2025

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”

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

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)

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

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 at the FFD4

Friday, 04 July 2025

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

Friday, 27 June 2025

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).

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

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).