This was manifested through, i.a., RO's active participation, which I decided as fmr 🇹🇩Foreign Minister, to the Core Group of 17 States led by #Vanuatu, which promoted the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution requesting #ICJ's Advisory Opinion on #ClimateChange. 3/3
... of the work of the International Law Commission Study Group on "Sea-level rise in relation to international law", which I co-chair. Also highlighted RO🇹🇩's strong support for the initiative on ICJ AO on #ClimateChange. 2/3
The #ICJAO4Climate dossier (list of documents Parts I - VIII) prepared by the @UN Office of Legal Affairs is out on the @CIJ_ICJ website: https://t.co/pf4NVv0SQl
A useful resource for states as they prepare written submissions for the ICJAO4Climate case
The 2023 Melanesia Arts and Culture Festival kicks off in Port Vila on Wednesday with the theme of 'rebuilding our Melanesia for our future'.
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The Council and the Spanish Presidency announced today that the Post-Cotonou agreement has the green light to move forward. It is a giant step towards multilateralism and sustainable development. Congratulations to those who never gave up.@JuttaUrpilainen
Ground breaking today for the extension of the electricity grid to Port Olry, north-east Santo. By 2026, the two largest islands in Vanuatu, Santo and Malekula, will have 100% electricity from renewable sources (mainly hydro). On the way to our target of 100% by 2030
#Kiswahili, spoken across borders, represents unity, cultural diversity, & connectivity of peoples across the #African continent & beyond. The decision by the @_AfricanUnion Union in Feb 2022, to adopt it as an official AU language, reflects the recognition of its significance.
#IMO informally agrees intl shipping GHG reduction deal at #MEPC80 as countries come together to respond to strong Pacific & allies push to keep 1.5 in reach. 🙏 to all countries who showed spirit of cooperation & compromise #ClimateActionNow
Congratulations Amb Jean- Baptiste Jean- Gene Vilmer France Ambassador to Solomon Islands on the presentation of your credentials today. 🇫🇷 share a maritime border with 🇸🇧.
While long overdue, King Willem-Alexander's apology for the #Netherlands' role in #slavery signals a pivotal moment in our collective reckoning with history. May this spark more work to heal past wounds and realise justice for all.
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The MSG Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) has successfully concluded with Members approving the outcomes of the MSG Senior Officials Meeting yesterday. Members reaffirmed the importance of the meeting and urged the Group not to lose sight of the noble vision of the MSG Founders.