The first-ever Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Workshop to be held in Tuvalu was jointly organized by the Embassy of Taiwan in Tuvalu and the government of Tuvalu, in collaboration with the United States, Australia and Japan.
The workshop which was held from August 15 to 16, 2024 in Funafuti, Tuvalu, centered on the theme of "Building Climate Change Resilience in Small Island States," convening high-level officials, policymakers, experts and scholars from Tuvalu, Taiwan, the United States, Australia, Japan, Palau, Marshall Islands and Sweden to address pressing issues of climate change affecting Small Island States. Ambassador Andrew Lin of Taiwan’s Embassy in Tuvalu; His Excellency Brenton Garlick, Australian High Commissioner in Tuvalu; Mr. Michael Glees, USAID Pacific Islands Mission Deputy Director, U.S. Embassy in Suva; and Hon. Dr. Maina Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment of Tuvalu jointly delivered the opening remarks.
The workshop was marked by lively discussions focusing on the adaptation measures for climate change and international cooperation, as well as the opportunities to strengthen mitigation efforts in Small Island States. Hon. Steven Victor, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment from Palau also shared valuable views in the workshop.
In addition, the participants visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP) and Floating Solar Panel Project and had a better understanding of the efforts by Tuvalu for combating the extreme weather. The event attracted 60 attendees, including local government officials, island community leaders, youth associations, and NGOs.
