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Pleased to meet H.E. Francella Strickland, Samoan High Commissioner to the UK & Ambassador to Belgium and the EU. I look forward to continued warm ties and working closely with #Samoa as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office to advance our shared vision of a #StrongerCommonwealth.

𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 On 12/12/2024, @AOSISChair took a historic stand at the @CIJ_ICJ, appealing the court to consider the status of SIDS as specially affected by climate change. 📝Our submission: icj-cij.org/case/187

A Meeting of our Powerful Leaders! @AOSISChair Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, Prime Minister of Samoa, was pleased to welcome the Honourable @miaamormottley , Prime Minister of Barbados, to discuss the pressing issues facing our small island developing states. #IslandsLead

📢PRESS RELEASE: UNGA Leaders Must Step Up on NCQG “We must have a quantum for the #NCQG above USD$1 trillion, and at #UNGA79 countries must make strong strides to commit to a #COP29 process where access is signed, sealed and delivered in the decision we formalise on the NCQG."

In 1987, as a global community, we decided to phase out ozone-depleting substances. The result? The ozone layer is on track to being fully restored by 2050! This is the power of what we can achieve when we work together. Let's do the same for our climate. #WorldOzoneDay

His Excellency @antonioguterres , UN🇺🇳 Secretary-General is visiting Samoa🇼🇸 for the first time as part of his visit to the Pacific ahead of the PIF Leaders meeting in Tonga🇹🇴 from 26-30 August 2024.

At @COP29_AZ HODs mtg, @AOSISChair urged amplified action ahead of #COP29. Particularly, we look forward to enhanced collaboration as we work towards a fit-for-purpose #NCQG New Collective Quantified Goal on #climatefinance, to truly power the potential of the #ParisAgreement.

Reflecting on the work of #SB60 ahead of #COP29, we stand united in our call for urgent #climateaction & ambitious Country Commitments that limit warming to 1.5°C, preserving our islands and cultures. COP29 must be a turning point towards a safer, more resilient future for all.

The High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Kingdom, H.E. Hon. Titilupe Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano, signed the Samoa Agreement at the OACPS Secretariat in Brussels and presented the ratification of the new EU-OACPS Partnership Agreement. She exchanged views with the Secretary-General, HE. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, on the proposed launch of the Pacific Regional Protocol in Tonga in the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit in August 2024. @KaiSawaieke @samoaobserver @ForumSEC @ConsulateKoT @TongaNews @TongaMissionUN

❗️ We have failed to show the world that we are responding with the purpose and urgency required to limit warming to 1.5C. SIDS cannot afford this failure. COP29 must deliver decisions of substance, not delay❗️ Read the AOSIS #SB60 Closing Statement: aosis.org/draft-aosis-jo…

The #SB60 commenced on Monday 3rd, a substantive milestone on our road to #COP29. “As countries aim to prepare more ambitious climate plans consistent with the 1.5C temperature limit, the financial landscape requires a transformation.” PRESS RELEASE: aosis.org/islands-call-f…

Fantastic to spend my last day in Samoa visiting the final set of CHOGM venues & meeting PM Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa Samoa’s impeccable preparation will create all the necessary conditions for a successful CHOGM which will set our 56 countries on a path toward a resilient future

Great to travel around Samoa to see different venues for #CHOGM2024 and the excellent arrangments across all areas. Together with Prime Minister Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, I look forward to welcoming our 56 leaders to this beautiful, vibrant country in October. @SamoaGovt 🇼🇸

🏀 Thrilled to play netball after nearly 40 years with girls in Apia, Samoa. I’m so energised by their talent, vibrancy and tenacity. I wish them good luck with their competition next week. #YearOfYouth @SamoaGovt @ComSecYouth 🇼🇸

🤝 Great to be in Samoa to see the fantastic preparations for #CHOGM2024, which will bring together 56 countries, representing 2.5 billion people. I commend PM Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa & her team for their commitment & dedication to delivering a dynamic #CHOGM. Fa'afetai, Samoa

"It's not enough for us to reference the science and then make agreements that ignore what the science is telling us we need to do. This is not an approach that we should be asked to defend." This was not the closing act but the opening scene of a renewed fight for 1.5.

Today #AnneRasmussen was the voice of millions. She shouldered the pain of generations and championed the call for change. She led courageously from the front, piloting us through the turbulence of the past few hours. We are truly proud to have this warrior on our side!

Our islands can ill afford to lose sight of the very reason why we are here at #COP28UAE The fight for #LossandDamage started decades ago. Pledges wouldn't get it done. Our voices and actions are united on our various targets in saving our islands from the climate crisis.

OACPS Committee of Ambassadors led by Liberian Ambassador HE. NYENABO II, met with German Minister Schulze at an event hosted by Ambassador Ossowski to discuss the Samoa Agreement, particularly opportunities for cooperation for COP 28. The OACPS is committed to engaging with key players on the international scene.@germanyintheeu @SvenjaSchulze68 @OssowskiTh16100

As we near the close of #BonnClimateChangeConference, @AOSISChair has a message: “If we are going to keep the 1.5C warming limit alive, the #G20 must step up now. The issue of accountability is important. We have a lot of pledges - what funding is available on the ground now?”