UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji
@undp_pacific
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http://undp.org/pacific 25-06-2009 00:07:26
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“We may be small island countries but as a Blue Pacific Continent we are a force to be reckoned with.” — Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa. The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting commences today in Tonga! 🇹🇴
Proud to join United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for the launch of essential educational materials for Tongan 🇹🇴 students, ensuring they’re prepared for cyclones and tsunamis. Thanks to World Meteorological Organization and UNDRR for making this possible under the Early Warning for All Initiative.
#Vanuatu is taking #ClimateActionNow. See how 🇯🇵 & UN Development are investing in #PacificGreenTransformation to generate electricity to benefit the island’s population. #WhatAreYouDoing Video here 👇
Our Resident Representative joined UN Secretary-General António Guterres for a dialogue with Pacific Islands Forum leaders this morning where the messsge was loud and clear: the #Pacific remains a beacon of hope, but we must do more to increase access to climate finance for the region.
Yalobi Village, in Fiji's Yasawa Group has a new evacuation centre, built by Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and DM and UNDP, and is now open and equipped with ramps, a kitchen, washrooms, and solar lighting for 200+ villagers. The project is supported by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺, KOICA Fiji, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Sida and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Follow the money! A fantastic side event this morning in Tonga 🇹🇴 hosted by PIANGO Pacific 2030 looking at public finance and #accountability across the Pacific + the launch of Tonga’s Citizen Budget Guide. This work supported by our great friend EU Pacific 🇪🇺 🇪🇺.
The Government of Tonga alongside the Green Climate Fund + UN Development today signed the project document for the Tonga Coastal Resilience Project. This landmark initiative is a significant step forward in addressing climate change impacts across the archipelago. More 👇 undp.org/pacific/press-…
While in the Kingdom of Tonga 🇹🇴 last week, our team had the chance to visit MORDI Tonga Trust and to see and hear more about their work across the country to improve sustainable livelihoods. Malo 'aupito team Mordi!
📰 Exciting news! The Government of Tonga, Green Climate Fund, and UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji sign the project document for the Tonga Coastal Resilience Project— a #climateaction initiative aimed at building long-term resilience in Tonga's 🇹🇴 vulnerable coastal communities. greenclimate.fund/news/tonga-coa…
Together with 🇸🇧 Central Islands Province Government and with support from EU Pacific 🇪🇺 we hosted a workshop to boost citizen participation in local planning, empowering local groups, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities. More here ⏩zurl.co/v6lD
Nanumea Island’s climate resilience is advancing with the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, with thanks to Green Climate Fund, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺, Govt of 🇹🇻 and UNDP. Currently 70% complete, the project is a testament to community and local leadership involvement. Read ⏩ zurl.co/hSdG