Met H.E. Aren B. Palik, VP FSM, and T.H. Lorin S. Robert, Secretary (Minister) Foreign Affairs FSM. Discussed UN/RC Reform & importance of working together in realizing transformational change. Appreciated FSM and Pohnpei State strong support of the new UN MCO Micronesia.

António Guterres World Meteorological Organization UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu United Nations Photo kiara worth But what happens in Tonga did not start in Tonga, and it doesn’t end here. Surging seas are coming for us all – together with the devastation of fishing, tourism, and the Blue Economy - António Guterres

🇫🇯Minister Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka Sakiasi Ditoka setting the tone of #PIFLM53🇹🇴Side Event for advancing #AnticipatoryAction ‘before’ a disaster fully unfolds, rather than reacting ‘after’, organized with Fiji NDMO UNDRR Asia-Pacific WFP Pacific United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands @IFRC Green Climate Fund @SPREPchannel 👏🏻

During my visit to Tonga, I heard directly from civil society and local communities how climate change and sea level rise are upending their lives. I urge Pacific countries to continue raising their voices for #ClimateAction. If we save the Pacific, we save the world.

“Global average sea levels are rising at rates unprecedented in the past 3,000 years. The ocean is overflowing because of climate change.” Viewing damage caused by rising seas in the South Pacific, António Guterres stresses: “The world must #ActNow.” linkedin.com/pulse/fast-fac…

Excellent discussion with Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 Resident Coordinator at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leader Meeting #PIFLM53 Reduce emissions! Coordinate better!

UN Resident Coordinator Fiji Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 attended #PIFLM53 Dialogue Partners meeting, where Pacific leaders discussed implementation of the 2050 Strategy, #climatechange, sea-level rise, education, health. #BluePacific #transformativeresilientpasifiki

UN Resident Coordinator Fiji Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 had an excellent discussion wt World Meteorological Organization Sec-Gen Prof. Celeste Saulo on the need for robust Early Warning Systems & their critical integration into national policies for long-term sustainability & protection. #PIFLM53

UN Resident Coordinator Fiji Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 was delighted to meet Special Envoy of the President of France for the #UNOceansConference, Olivier Poivre D’Arvor. They had a fruitful discussion on the UN Oceans Conference in June 2025 & how #Pacific voices could be amplified.

UN Resident Coordinator Fiji Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 met with Norwegian State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik on the margins of the #PIFLM53 meeting in #Tonga to discuss the UN reform. Norway supports stronger UN coordination in the #Pacific & enhancing its partnership with the United Nations

UN Peacekeeping Event #PIFLM Resident Coordinator Fj Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 acknowledged Fiji's role in United Nations peacekeeping operations around the 🌎paying tribute to Fijian peacekeepers who lost their lives & highlighting linkages betwn peacekeeping, devt, gender & the humanitarian nexus.

In #Tonga UN Resident Coordinator Fiji Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 met Tonga's Perm. Rep. to the United Nations The two discussed the upcoming #UNGA & the importance of raising the #Pacific voice at UNGA & #COP29, particularly on #climatechange and in line with the PIF Leaders Communique at #PIFLM53

.Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 met wt Tonga's Min. for MEIDECC, Hon. Fekita Utoikamanu to thank her ministry and Govt for their successful hosting of #PIFLM53 and Tonga's invaluable collaboration wt the United Nations in facilitating a successful visit by UN SG António Guterres. Malo 'Aupito Tonga! 🇹🇴🙏🏾

A pleasure meeting the World Bank President Ajay Banga during his first visit to #Fiji. UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu UN in Micronesia @uninsamoa

On #WorldSexualHealthDay, meet Valerie, a dedicated midwife at Central Vila Hospital, #Vanuatu. As she's witnessed the burdens of teen pregnancies, Valerie provides vital counselling to adolescents, at the hospital and the community, to create a healthier future for the #Youth .

#DidYouKnow 📣 As we approach the 30th anniversary of the historic Beijing Declaration, it's more crucial than ever to push for gender equality. Learn, advocate, and push for policies that empower women in your community. #EngageForEquality #Beijing30 unwo.men/RumJ50RzlME

In Fiji, at the Pacific Ministers for Youth Meeting, UNICEF, together with UNFPA co-facilitated a session on “Health & Wellbeing”, as pacific leaders and youth meet to identify regional youth priorities for the next Pacific Youth Development Framework.

#WorldCleanAirDay on 7 September calls upon everyone from governments and corporations to civil society and individuals to Invest in #CleanAirNow. International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 💪🌎🙏

UN Resident Coordinator Jaap van Hierden and the President of Palau, H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr President Surangel Whipps, Jr. opening the #Pacific UN team annual retreat in #Palau. Both emphasised the importance of joint/collaborative approaches to achieve transformational change in addressing today’s

With my RC colleagues ⁦Themba Kalua⁩ & ⁦Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳⁩ at the start of our 2024 UN Country Team Retreat held in Palau. The first time ever in a Micronesian country. We much appreciated the contribution of Palau President ⁦President Surangel Whipps, Jr.⁩ in setting the stage.