Honored to engage with the Council of Tamol in Yap State. Such dialogues guide our efforts to strengthen resilience while respecting and upholding culture and tradition, ensuring we leave no one behind.

Today UNDP handed over the key 🔑 to the refurbished day care center to Yap Women’s Association. UNDP is proud to be supporting families with this important space #family #daycare #landofstonemoney

A small water reservoir in Yap🇫🇲 assists communities during drought, thanks to the generous support of The Gov't of Japan 🇯🇵 This collaboration shows the power of partnerships in building resilience 🙏 Even needed to take a #tomsawyer raft across the pond for inspection

In my vlogger era 📽️😄   All jokes aside, my team and I put together this short clip to share some highlights from our recent North Pacific missions—showcasing our work, the people we meet & the stories that inspire us.    Like this post if you’d like to see more!

Ekamawir omo! In Nauru 🇳🇷 this week for project handovers & bilateral meetings. Grateful to our partners Global Environment Facility (GEF), @DFAT, & New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade for your steadfast support 🙏

Honored to have co-chaired the SMARTEN Project's Board Meeting in Nauru 🇳🇷 and discuss ways forward. Big things ahead as we prepare for tomorrow’s exciting launch—watch this space! 🥳🚌🔋 @thegef UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji

Proud to celebrate this milestone with our partners in Nauru! Together with DCCNR, we launched the island’s first e-Bus—tackling transport challenges & advancing #CleanEnergy goals🙌 Congratulations to all! @thegef UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji

Saying goodbye to Nauru 🇳🇷 today. It has been a full week of strategic engagements with partners. Thank you 🙏🏽 to the Government of Nauru for your leadership. Here is my parting shot at 5am of the setting moon before getting on the plane ✈️ back to Pohnpei. See you next year!

In one hand is phosphate and in the other hand is limestone. Can you tell the difference? While in Nauru 🇳🇷 last week, I learned about phosphate mining in Nauru which is inextricably linked to Nauru’s past and future.

Some of Nauru’s 🇳🇷 last indigenous forest 🌳

Wrapping up a week of discussions on digital transformation here in Pohnpei. UNDP is taking a whole of society approach building digital readiness aligning national, regional and global strategies. With thanks to The University of the South Pacific and the EU Pacific 🇪🇺 we had a successful workshop.

It has been a productive three plus years and I thank FSM National Government and Pohnpei State Government for their strong support in establishing a fully functioning UN MCO Micronesia covering Palau, FSM, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Kiribati. gov.fm/the-fsm-govern…

Strengthening digital governance in Pohnpei 🇫🇲 Recently, under the European Commission - funded Pacific Digital Democracy Initiative, civil servants joined a 4-day training equipping them to deliver inclusive digital solutions. The University of the South Pacific Kevin Petrini

“A doctor can only treat patients. A doctor can only help the people who are shot or who are injured. But a politician can stop people from injuries. A politician can take a step so that no person is scared tomorrow.” - Malala Yousafzai Yousafzai, United Nations Messenger of Peace #MondayMotivation

From launching e-buses to visiting Nauru’s last natural forest, DRR Kevin Petrini's latest vlog highlights our work in this unique island nation. See how partnerships drive change. Watch here: youtu.be/t3m6pyresxM #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

From launching e-buses to visiting Nauru’s last natural forest, this mission was a powerful reminder of UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji’s impact in driving change across the region together with our partners. Check out my new vlog to learn more! ➡️ youtu.be/t3m6pyresxM?fe…

Happy Independence Day to our Nauruan friends and partners! Today, we celebrate the resilience, unity, and rich heritage of Nauru🇳🇷 UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji is proud to stand with you on your journey toward sustainable development and a brighter future 🙌

Pleased to have held the Annual Programme Review with the Government of FSM 🇫🇲, assessing progress in sustainable energy, disaster resilience & climate action. Strong partnerships drive real impact across the islands.

Welcoming the new @UNMicronesia Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra in our UNDP Pohnpei🇫🇲 office! Great discussions on strengthening partnerships for sustainable development in the North Pacific. Excited to collaborate! 🤝

Love is in the air--along with drones🛰️💕 Witnessed the FSM Land Degradation Neutrality team inspect these tools for land mapping today. Better data for better care, paving the way for more sustainable land use across FSM🇫🇲