The Government of Tuvalu – current chair of Pacific SIDS, Common Seas, and SPREP are delighted to host a high-level side event taking place during the UN Ocean Conference:

Pacific SIDS: building partnerships to end plastic pollution

Date: Wednesday, 11th June

Time: 6:30–8:30pm

Location: Le Saint Paul Hotel, Nice

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This event will bring together government leaders, regional experts, finance specialists, and international partners. Together, we will explore the impact plastic pollution is having in Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS). We’ll also discuss the opportunities to address it through innovation, sustainable finance, and regional cooperation, building on new and existing partnerships to accelerate the transition to a region freed from plastic pollution.

Keynote Speaker - Government of Tuvalu

Dr Maina Talia, Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment,

Panel – moderated by Common Seas

• Pepetua Latasi - Director of the Department of Climate Change and Disaster, Government of Tuvalu
• Andrea Volentras - SPREP
• Rebecca Fabrizi - Small Island Developing States Envoy, UK FCDO
• Other leading voices from the region and global community

The evening will include a keynote address, panel discussion, and an interactive Q&A session. Together, we’ll spotlight the current national efforts, discuss critical capacity and funding challenges, and identify new opportunities for partnership and regional collaboration.

Guests are invited to continue the conversation at a reception with food and drinks following the panel.

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