Date: Wednesday, 11th June
Time: 6:30–8:30pm
Location: Le Saint Paul Hotel, Nice
This event will bring together government leaders, regional experts, finance specialists, and international partners. Together, we will explore the impact plastic pollution is having in Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS). We’ll also discuss the opportunities to address it through innovation, sustainable finance, and regional cooperation, building on new and existing partnerships to accelerate the transition to a region freed from plastic pollution.
Keynote Speaker – Government of Tuvalu
Dr Maina Talia, Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment
Panel – moderated by Common Seas
Pepetua Latasi – Director of the Department of Climate Change and Disaster, Government of Tuvalu
Andrea Volentras – SPREP
Rebecca Fabrizi – Small Island Developing States Envoy, UK FCDO
Other leading voices from the region and global community
The evening will include a keynote address, panel discussion, and an interactive Q&A session. Together, we’ll spotlight the current national efforts, discuss critical capacity and funding challenges, and identify new opportunities for partnership and regional collaboration.
Guests are invited to continue the conversation at a reception with food and drinks following the panel.