Exploring the implications of climate induced relocation on the culture and gender nexus in Fiji. Rich discussions on the intangible losses, limitations, and opportunities.
It’s an honor to launch this video online and in person at the Pacific Forum event on International Day Against Nuclear Testing.
I have been moved by our elders who say they long to return home. My heart goes out to them and anyone who has been displaced bc of nuclear weapons.
On arrival at Bonriki International Airport, we were received by Kiribati's Minister for Education and Secretary to Cabinet Hon Alexander Teabo after which, I reviewed a guard of honour by the island's Police Services Brass Band.
Congratulations to Palau as the new PSIDS chair and extend our appreciation to Samoa for its leadership over the group. Nauru stands in solidarity with both your leadership #PalauPSIDSchair#SamoaAOSISchair
4⃣ days left! Do not miss the opportunity to connect and collaborate with 9 other #SIDS early-career professionals to work on #ocean, #climate and #sustainabledevelopment! With only 1 year to the next UN SIDS conference, 2023 - will be a busy year - join us!
The missing demographic. The children yet unborn.
What would they say?
An impassioned appeal from Sir Molwyn Joseph yesterday continues to reverberate as AOSIS prepares to take this fight to the wire.
We are not giving up!
#WeWantLDFinance#IslandsMatter
#Youth Catalyzing transformation: responding to our tripple planetary crisis" - @BaptisteRenae@AOSISChair fellow participated in today's press conference highlighting the importance of youth in development and implmentation, monitoring and reporting of #climate plans 1/2
"We do not want to be here, demanding finance for our loss and damage response. We do not want to be treated as though you are doing us a favor by adding an agenda item or creating a voluntary fund," Ambassador @conrodhunte#COP27
See full statement👇🏾
https://t.co/nTFUcQHPtR
Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Harold devastated Northern Vanuatu, resulting in over US$500 million #LossAndDamage. Development aid to Vanuatu for recovery was < US$100 million. Recovering from #climatecrisis should not detract from our development.
#WeNeedLDFinance#COP27
All eyes on the proposed Multidimensional Vulnerability Index at a meeting of #AOSIS Ambassadors in Washington and Finance Ministers attending Annual Meetings of the IMF/ World Bank Group.
Small states are seeking consensus on the #MVI as a pathway to recovery and resilience.