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12th September, 2019 The members of the European Union Pacific Technical and Vocational Education and Training on Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Adaptation (EU-PacTVET) Project – Technical Task Force in Tonga held their first meeting yesterday afternoon, at MEIDECC’s conference room.


19 August 2019, Funafuti, Tuvalu. “Tuvalu is at the forefront of the impacts of climate change. I see it every day when I wake up. This is a war we are tackling”. Prime Minister also emphasized “We are not only talking, people of Tuvalu need to see these changes” to greener economy.

This was the opening remark from the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Right Honourable Enele Sopoaga at the opening of the Tuvalu National Energy Dialogue to advance Tuvalu’s energy policy and GHG mitigation target.


2 September 2019, Port Vila Vanuatu. “The private sector can play a key role in closing the current gap in achieving the energy and GHG mitigation targets of Vanuatu”, said Mr Robson Siro, the 2nd Political Adviser to the Minister of Climate Change when opening the Vanuatu National Energy Dialogues at Port Vila on Monday 2nd September 2019.


15th August, 2019 Tonga – The Kingdom of Tonga is set to benefit from a National Energy Bill which will assist the Tongan Authorities by formalising the functions of the Energy Division within the Ministry and establishing key governance structures in the energy sector. This initiative has been made possible through the funding provided by the European Union (EU) to assist in the reform of the energy sector, including development of the Energy Bill. 


Press release, 13 August 2019

 

Tuvalu although being one of the smallest coral atoll nations in the world, it is taking global leadership in its mitigation efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Moving with urgency, boldness and increased ambition, the Government of Tuvalu is partnering with the Pacific Community’s Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) to conduct a National Energy Dialogue on Advancing its Energy and GHG mitigation targets.


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