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.
The PSIDS Chair, H.E. Ambassador Mr Tapugao Falefou, Permanent Representative of Tuvalu, convened an ambassadorial-level meeting with H.E. Judge Yuji Iwasawa, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to discuss the Court’s growing workload, its 2026 budget request, and its advisory opinion on climate change.
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.
Today at the United Nations Headquarters, the Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), H.E. Mr. Tapugao Falefou, Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the UN, delivered the joint PSIDS statement.
The statement highlighted the value of South-South Cooperation in delivering practical, locally driven solutions for SIDS, from advancing regional resilience initiatives to improving digital access in low-connectivity environments.
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).
The Permanent Representative of Tuvalu, in the capacity of PSIDS Chair, partnered with Project Starling to host a private breakfast meeting at the Commonwealth Joint Office in New York on 15 May 2025.
The meeting brought together PSIDS Permanent Representatives and advisers for an open and forward-looking exchange on Pacific priorities ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville.
The discussion served as an important moment to stay informed, aligned, and prepared for the critical weeks ahead.
At the conclusion of the first session of the BBNJ Preparatory Commission, PSIDS delegates gathered for a team photo following two weeks of sustained and coordinated engagement.
Represented by multiple Pacific nations, PSIDS delivered detailed statements across nearly all agenda items, including finance, capacity-building, governance issues, benefit-sharing, and the clearing house mechanism.
On April 15, Tuvalu’s Minister of Education delivered an inspiring statement at the side event "Youth for Sustainable Oceans – Mobilization and Actions", emphasizing the powerful role of youth in advancing SDG 14: Life Below Water.
H.E. Mr. Tuafafa Latasi , Minister of Health, participated as one of the panelists at a side event held during the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58).
