Tapugao Falefou, Tuvalu
Heeta Lakhani, SDG News
Lara Daniel, Nauru
Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, Panama
This panel brings together Ambassador Waetara of the Solomon Islands, Ambassador Falefou of Tuvalu, and Ambassador Daniel of Nauru for a high-level conversation on how Pacific nations are aligning national priorities with a shared regional vision in a rapidly evolving global order, where intensifying geopolitical competition and escalating climate vulnerability are redefining both risk and opportunity; the discussion will explore how these frontline states—while among the most exposed to climate impacts—are exercising strategic agency through regional coordination, ocean stewardship, and climate diplomacy, leveraging their collective voice to shape global agendas, attract aligned capital, and build resilient economies, while offering a clear perspective on how governments, investors, and partners can engage with the Pacific as co-architects of sustainable prosperity rather than passive recipients, ultimately reframing the region as a critical force in shaping the future of global resilience and security.