Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji Resident Representative Munkhtuya Altangerel was recently welcomed by Pohnpei State Governor, the Honorable Stevenson A. Joseph for a courtesy visit. This meeting marked the first between Ms. Altangerel and Governor Joseph in their respective roles, having assumed office in 2023.

The dialogue proved to be an opportunity for both UNDP Pacific and Pohnpei State to exchange insights in addressing key state development priorities, most specifically in the areas of climate resilience, enhancing disaster risk management, and improving public service delivery through strengthening institutional capacity within the government sector.

The UNDP Pacific Office in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) was established in October 2021 and works closely with government agencies, non-government organizations and communities to better support the FSM and the remaining countries of the North Pacific in their sustainable development efforts, in enhancing resilience to climate change, and the promotion of inclusive growth.

Currently, it has a robust portfolio of projects that focus on climate change adaptation, food security, water resilience and governance, energy access and transition, disaster risk management as well as strengthening legislatures. UNDP’s strong engagement with governments and communities on the formulation of new projects ensures continued long-term support to both people and planet.

For more information please contact:

Nick Turner | Communication and Advocacy Specialist | nicholas.turner@undp.org