The Pacific Pathway to COP31

As the world moves from ambition to implementation, hosting Pre-COP in the Pacific is more than a logistical milestone. It is an opportunity for the world to listen, learn and act, while carrying Pacific experiences, priorities and solutions forward to COP31 in Türkiye.

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Stories

Pacific Youth Talanoa Series: From Dialogue to Climate Action

Across the Pacific, young people are bringing their lived experiences, ideas and leadership into the climate conversations shaping their future.

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Stories

From Daily Sales to Financial Security: Marie’s Journey to a Stronger Business

For Marie Juliard Nocklam, running a local food business at the market means more than preparing and selling meals each day. It is a livelihood that requires careful decisions about spending, earnings and what can be set aside for the future.

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Press Release

Japan Partners with UNDP to Strengthen Inclusive Elections in Solomon Islands

The Government of Japan has provided JPY 430 million (US$3 million) to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the Solomon Islands Democratic Governance and Electoral Assistance Project (SIDGEAP).

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Blog

Reimagining Climate Adaptation through the Pacific Way

Solomon Islands has rejoined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), marking an important step in the country’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and the governance of its natural resources.

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Press Release

Kiribati Launches Virgin Coconut Oil Initiative to Strengthen Outer Island Livelihoods

The Government of Kiribati has launched a new initiative to boost production of virgin coconut oil from one of the country’s most important natural resources, with a focus on creating livelihoods and income opportunities for outer island communities.

What we do

In the Pacific, UNDP provides regional and country support to ten countries - Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu - and regional support to five countries - Cook Islands, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tokelau - together with a total population of 2.4 million. We work on effective governance, inclusive growth as well as resilience and sustainable development.