Representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Climate change are engaged in the Commonwealth Pacific Regional Stock-take Meeting, taking place from the 26th to the 27th of February 2024 at the Rydges Hotel in Canberra, Australia. This gathering serves as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and forging partnerships among stakeholders invested in addressing climate change across the Pacific region. At this meeting, the Government of Australia, UK and development partners such as The Pacific Community (SPC), International Solar Alliance, UNCDF and UNITAR/UNOSAT are present along with officials from Governments of Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and others.

At the heart of the meeting lies the aim to develop a comprehensive roadmap geared towards bolstering ongoing project development and approval processes within the framework of the Climate Change Finance and Administration Hub (CCFAH) beneficiary countries. This initiative is pivotal in streamlining project pipeline development, ensuring efficiency, and maximizing impact.

Furthermore, the meeting serves as a forum for our team to engage in substantive discussions surrounding emerging issues pertinent to the region. It’s an opportunity to strategize on how the various CCFAH beneficiary countries can synergize efforts with institutional and development partners to capitalize on emerging opportunities effectively.

A core focus of the gathering is to facilitate the sharing of experiences and lessons learned among stakeholders. By collectively addressing regional and national climate change priorities, with a particular emphasis on enhancing access to climate finance in Pacific countries, the meeting aims to catalyze impactful action and drive tangible progress in combating climate change.

In essence, the Commonwealth Pacific Regional Stock Take Meeting serves as a crucial nexus for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic planning, ultimately working towards a more resilient and sustainable future for the Pacific region in the face of climate change challenges.