The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific meets with the Tuvalu cabinet at the Convention Centre, Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific undertakes a site visit of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP) with Minister Seve Paeniu, Minister for Finance and Economic Development of Tuvalu (responsible for Climate Change) at the TCAP worksite in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific at a State dinner hosted by the Hon Kausea Natano, Prime Minister of Tuvalu in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 28, 2023. The dinner included speeches by Minister Conroy and Foreign Minister Panapasi followed by meal and Traditional “Fatele” celebration.  Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Meeting with Tuvalu Cabinet Host country attendees: • PM Natano • Minister Panapasi • Cabinet members Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific undertakes a visit to the Princess Margaret Hospital in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Hon. Isaia Taape, Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs, Tuvalu • Mrs Lily Faavae, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs, Tuvalu • Mr Elisala Natano, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health (TBC) • Dr Toko, Acting Medical Superintendent, Princess Margaret Hospital    Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Harry Needham, Second Secretary

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Minister Panapasi Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Minister Panapasi Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Minister Panapasi Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Minister Panapasi Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific participates in a PacificAus Sport netball event in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • The Hon Timi Melei, Minister of Eduction, Youth and Sports • Chrisanthy Anne Amosa-Baniani, President of Tuvalu Netball Association 
Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Ryan Kinder, visiting DFAT officer

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.

Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.