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Post or visitClimate Change DepartmentMinistry of Home Affairs, Climate Change and EnvironmentGovernment of TuvaluPartnership HouseP.O BOX 81VaiakuFunafutiTuvalu Key Contacts Director of Climate ChangeMr Jamie OviaPhone (Office): +68820517Email: jovia@gov.tv climatechange@gov.tv
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Video of Te Lafiga o Tuvalu - Tuvalu's Long Term Adaptation Plan (2022)
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The Role of the Climate Change Department"Save Tuvalu to Save the World"The Climate Change Unit and National Disaster Management Office merged in May 2015. DCCD sits under the Office of the Prime Minister. It's mandate is to function as a national focal point for climate change and disaster risk management. It's role and responsibilities are to; Integrate climate change and disaster resilience into national (and sector-specific) policies and projects Coordinate national responses to climate change and disaster risksSupport Tuvalu’s involvement in climate change negotiations and disaster risk management platforms at the regional and international levels
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The Government of Tuvalu (GoT) with support from Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), as the implementing partner of Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub has developed the Country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) data repository. The project aimed to develop a robust greenhouse gas (GHG) data repository for Tuvalu, provide training to local staff on how to collect data, populate the data repository and training on how to extract relevant data for Tuvalu’s reporting obligations.Tuvalu is committed to Tuvalu is committed to climate action and has submitted its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement. The Article 13 of the Paris Agreement requires countries to submit a GHG inventory as part of their biennial transparency report. For more information access, https://unfccc.int/FAQ-moving-towards-the-ETF This GHG data repository aims to assist/help the GHG inventory team of Tuvalu to fulfil the UNFCCC reporting guidelines for non-Annex I parties and in collecting activity data to ultimately meet the reporting requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement and obligatory reporting requirements to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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The role of the National Advisory Council on Climate Change will be to provide advice to the Prime Minister on how to effectively coordinate a whole-of-government response to the challenges of climate change. The main functions of the NACCC will be to identify: actions or strategies to achieve energy efficiencies actions or strategies to increase the use of renewable energy actions or strategies to encourage the private sector and NGOs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions actions or strategies to ensure a whole of government response to adaptation and climate change related disaster risk reduction actions or strategies to encourage the private sector and NGOs to develop locally appropriate technologies for adaptation and climate change mitigation (reductions in greenhouse gas emissions) policy options on Tuvalu’s engagement with the international community to address climate changeoptions for funding adaptation and mitigation projects. The Council will also liaise with the Director of Climate Change Department (CCD) and the Tuvalu Ambassador for Climate Change, as required. The Council should also consult with representatives of the private sector, NGOs and the community. Membership: The National Advisory Council on Climate Change should be constituted by the following representatives: Department/Organisation1 Minister for Climate Change Department - Chair2 Director of CCD - Secretariat3 Attorney General4 Director of Environment5 Director of Planning & Budget 6 Director of Energy 7 Director of Agriculture 8 Director of Fisheries9 Chief Meteorological Services10 Director of Public Works11 Director of Disaster
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Pepetua E Latasi Director for Climate Change Department Work Phone: +688 20517 Email: platasi@gov.tv Jamie Ovia Adaptation Policy AdvisorWork Phone: +688 20517 Email: jovia@gov.tv Litiana TalakeAdaptation Policy Advisor Work Phone: +688 20517.Email: ltalake@gov.tv Mervina PaueliTemp - Project Development OfficerWork Phone: +688 20517Email: mervina.paueli@gmail.com
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The Tuvalu Climate Change Portal is a partnership between the Tuvalu Government Depeartment of Climage Change and Disaster (DCCD) with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), supported by Australian Aid and technical assistance from Griffith University. It's aim is to enhance accessibility to relevant information on climate change and enable greater understanding on the role of the Department of Climate Change and Disaster in addressing climate change in the country by providing specific information that can be used by planners, practitioners and policy makers. The Department of Climate Change and Disaster takes reponsibility in ensuring a wider national audience is accessed to information, and it can be contacted if further information is required.Our Team - Climate Change Department (CCD) PROJECTS (Current)
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On Friday, August 16th, Tuvalu proudly hosted its inaugural Global Cooperation Training Framework (GCTF) event. The nation welcomed an array of distinguished delegates, including:Minister Steve Victor from PalauJapan Ambassador Rokuichiro Michii to FijiMr. Michael Glees, Deputy Director of USAIDMr. Bear Clanry B. Salomon, Climate Change Coordinator, Ministry of Environment, Republic of the Marshall IslandsDr. Ludvig Löwemark, Professor, Department of Geosciences, National Taiwan University, TaiwanMr. Taiji Watanabe from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Project Coordinator for the “Project for Innovative Solutions for the Pacific Climate Change Resilience (ISPCCR)”Members of the diplomatic corps in Tuvalu, including Ambassador Andrew Lin and Australian High Commissioner to Tuvalu, Brenton GarlickRepresentatives from the World Bank, Asia Development Bank, Island Leaders, Government Officials, NGOs, Tuvalu Women Council and Tuvalu Youth Representatives.In his closing remarks, the Honorable Prime Minister of Tuvalu expressed heartfelt gratitude to Taiwan, the United States of America, Australia, Japan, and Canada for their steadfast support. “Cooperation is key, and we should leverage this platform to enhance our collaborative efforts with all partners—particularly Taiwan for financing this first-GCTF event to be hosted in Tuvalu.”Hon. Maina V. Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, a staunch advocate for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), urged other nations to support the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP). “I challenge GCTF countries to seriously consider joining Tuvalu and other Pacific countries in signing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. This is the only way we can address the root causes of climate change-related sea level rise and build Tuvalu climate resilient,” he emphasized.Hon.
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Tuvalu launches the project GEF-7 Integrated Agro-ecosystem Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Climate Resiliencehttps://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/10517The inception workshop was held in Funafuti on the 4th April 2024. This GEF-7 project isimplemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnershipwith the Government of Tuvalu, through the Department of Agriculture, within the Ministry ofNatural Resources.The programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aims to reverse land degradation,enhance local livelihoods and increase climate resilience through integrated agro-ecosystemapproach (IAE) in all the islands of Tuvalu. This initiative focuses on local food production andconsumption to decrease the reliance on imported foods and promote healthy eating. It aims atreviving traditional farming practices and embracing new technologies to increase land productivityand address the country’s land degradation challenges. The project aligns with the national efforts todefine and implement land degradation neutrality targets set under the United Nations Conventionto Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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Hon. Minister Seve Paeniu, Minister for Climate Change (Finance), and our Director of Climate Change and Mitigation Policy Advisor are in Abu Dhabi attending the Pre-COP28 Meeting. The Climate & Development Ministerial Meeting convened today 29 November, 15:00 – 18:00 at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. Ministers and institution leaders discussed a draft Climate and Development Ministerial Vision and Three Priority Goals to improve adaptation finance access and delivery. Hon Minister Paeniu made a great intervention stating the perspective from Tuvalu in terms of the difficulty of accessing adaption finance, also touching upon the need for scaling all sources of adaptation finance, giving examples from MDBs and other institutions. The Minister then brought forward to the meeting Tuvalu’s innovative programmatic approach to adaption action, which is the Long Term Adaptation Plan (L-TAP). Hon. Minister finally went on to approve the Three Priority Goals and Vision of the group and encouraged continued partnerships and ambition on the way to COP 28. The Climate and Development Ministers and heads of financial institutions will reconvene next year to review progress against Climate and Development objectives and will explore a process for annual progress review up to 2030.
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COP26: Tuvalu minister Hon. Seve Paeniu makes emotional climate plea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49bUFQ0Xnw8
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SMALL ISLANDS DEVELOPING STATES (SIDS) - GCF SPOTLIGHTThe Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest climate finance fund dedicated to supporting developing countries to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
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The Tuvalu Third National Communication (TNC) Project under the Climate Change Department would like to advertise the public that there exists 2 positions for the TNC Project Coordinator TNC Project Assistant. Applicants must have; Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Computer Science or other related fieldHave relevant experience in the field of Climate ChangeFamiliarity with national communications, and with international negotiations and processes under the UNFCCC Interested applicants shall reflect in their applications letter how best they can perform and deliver these responsibilities. Applications must enclosed the following; Application letter reflecting how best they can carry out their workLatest qualificationCopy of your CV And to be addressed to Ms. Pepetua Latasi, Director for Climate Change Department, and to be submitted to the Climate Change Department – Partnership House upstairs, Vaiaku no later than 4pm Friday, 11th August 2020, For any queries please feel free to call 20517 or drop an email to this email address – pepetua@gmail.com Thank you
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The Tuvalu Readiness-1 Project under the Climate Change Department would like to advertise the public that there exists a position for an International Consultant - Finance Technical Assistant on a 3 month basis.The overall objective of the assignment is to:Work together with the Ministry of Finance to identify fiduciary and project management gaps, build a project management tool and deliver trainings for the Delivery Partner to manage the tool.Applicants must have; More than 5 years of experience in financial management and financial risk analysis;Must have experience and knowledge of Pacific Islands financial context and scale.Previous experience with atoll islands or small island developing states will be highly desired.Interested applicants shall reflect in their applications letter how best they can perform and deliver these responsibilities. Applications must enclosed the following;Application letterLatest qualificationCopy of your CVAnd address to Ms. Pepetua Latasi (Director for Climate Change Department) and to be submitted to these email address pepetua@gmail.com & vaiaogal@gmail.com no later than 4pm Friday, 24th September 2020,Thank you and all the best!
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The Tuvalu Readiness-1 Project under the Climate Change Department would like to advertise the public that there exists a position for a Local Consultant on a 3 month basis.The overall objective of the assignment is to:To provide technical support to the Tuvalu Readiness-1 Project in reviewing of national laws and policies relevant to establishing bilateral agreement between Tuvalu and Green Climate Fund. Applicants must have; A college degree in International Law, Economics or Public Policy (Graduate Level preferred)At least 5 years’ experience in the areas of Law and PoliciesFamiliarity with Common Law JurisdictionsFamiliarity with International AgreementsStrong Communication SkillsInterested applicants shall reflect in their applications letter how best they can perform and deliver these responsibilities. Applications must enclosed the following;Application letterLatest qualificationCopy of your CVAnd to be submitted to the Climate Change Department – Partnership House Upstairs, no later than 4pm Friday, 21st August 2020,For any queries or if you need a copy of the terms of reference for this position please feel free to check our Facebook page – Tuvalu Climate Change Department or drop an email to this email address – vaiaogal@gmail.com.
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Tuvalu - Climate Change Youth Forum (1st - 2nd, August, 2019)This youth forum was proposed by our former Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Enele Sosene Sopoaga to be held in Funafuti on the 1st and 2nd of August, 2019 and hosted under the Department of Climate Change and Disaster. This was to build on youth's involvement in Climate Change Advocacy programs and to voice out their concerns on the effects of climate change on our atoll nation, Tuvalu. This opportunity was made used by youths from all over the capital, Funafuti. Island youths, church youths to private organisations participated in this forum and formally presents their declaration at the Closing of the Climate Change Youth Forum on Friday night, 2nd of August. This involved a lot of activities from group activities to presentations by each ministry who is involved in climate change related matters under the Government of Tuvalu. Such opportunities given to our youths is what builds our generation to act and to fight together against Climate Change. What has been presented at these forum will be key stepping stones for the future of Tuvalu.
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Jamie Ovia, our Mitigation and Policy advisor comments on mitigation options carried out in Tuvalu - The Atlantic "Jamie Ovia, the climate-mitigation-and-policy adviser to the Tuvalu government, says his nation sees a lot of effects from climate change, but they are doing their best to adapt. He says Tuvalu is trying to show the international community that if it can be done on a small island nation, it can be done in big nations as well. He said Tuvalu is trying to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions and demand on the environment". (Taylor. A,. Aug 15, 2018) https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2018/08/a-visit-to-tuvalu-surrounded-by-the-rising-pacific/567622/