Taiwan, the U.S., Australia, Japan, and Tuvalu organized the “Building Climate Change Resilience for Small Island States” workshop on August 15-16, 2024, in Tuvalu. This significant event included over 60 participants discussing climate resilience strategies. The workshop featured distinguished attendees and practical field trips to adaptation projects, contributing to GCTF’s mission of addressing global climate issues.
The recently conducted workshop titled “Building Climate Change Resilience for Small Island States” took place on August 15-16, 2024, in Funafuti, Tuvalu. This event was organized collaboratively by Taiwan, the U.S., Australia, Japan, and the host nation, Tuvalu. It marked the inaugural GCTF workshop in Tuvalu, gathering over 60 participants from these nations, as well as representatives from Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Sweden.
Notable attendees included Brenton Garlick from the Australian High Commission in Tuvalu, Michael Glees from the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Tuvalu’s Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment, Maina Talia. The workshop focused on sharing policy measures and enhancing multilateral cooperation to address climate change challenges.
Participants also engaged in practical activities, visiting local land reclamation sites and floating solar energy systems as part of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project. This hands-on approach provided valuable insights into innovative solutions for climate resilience specific to island nations.
Since its inception in 2015 by Taiwan and the U.S., the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) has aimed to facilitate discussions around urgent global issues. The initiative expanded its participation to include Japan, Australia, and Canada, and since 2021, it has organized events outside its founding nations. Such collaborative efforts are vital in addressing the unique challenges faced by small island states in the realm of climate change.
The workshop held in Tuvalu showcased a significant step in fostering international cooperation to tackle climate change, particularly for small island states. By bringing together multiple nations and focusing on collaborative solutions, the GCTF continues to play a critical role in devising effective strategies for climate resilience. Engaging participants in practical activities further enhances understanding and implementation of innovative approaches to adapt to climate challenges.
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