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Panel Discussion Ocean-Climate Nexus

From Commitment to Action: How Niue's Ocean Conservation Commitments are financing long-term ocean protection, climate resilience and sustainable development through a country-led, community-driven approach.

Wednesday 7 October 2026 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Ballroom 1

About this session

Discover how Niue is using its Ocean Conservation Commitments (OCCs) to mobilise long-term finance for ocean protection, climate resilience and sustainable development. This session will share Niue’s experience establishing the NOW Trust and operationalising the OCC model, including lessons learned, challenges and opportunities. Hear how a country-led, community-driven approach can connect conservation finance with ocean stewardship, and explore how the model could be adapted and scaled across Pacific Small Island Developing States.

Speakers

HT
Hon. Dalton Tagelagi
Prime Minister of Niue
CP
Coral Pasisi
NOW Trustee and Tofia Niue President
DA
Dame Jacinda Ardern
EN
Eliza Northrop
Pacific Ocean Wide Ambition

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Where
Ballroom 1
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
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Organised by
Niue Ocean Wide Trust
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WEB ID
2CVVMFAP
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