Enele Sopoaga
Solar power brings big changes for Tuvalu: PM Sopoaga
Over the past two years New Zealand and the European Union have helped make solar energy a reality for much of Tuvalu. Audio
Tuvalu PM praises COP 21 agreement
The prime minister of Tuvalu says he is very pleased with the outcomes of climate change talks in Paris, saying those criticising the deal are misinformed. Audio
Tuvalu PM confident of legally binding climate agreement
The Tuvalu prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, says he is positive the final climate agreement signed in Paris will see a 1.5 degrees warming limit. Audio
Prime Minister of Tuvalu on Climate Change talks
Pacific Nations addressing the COP21 climate change conference in Paris have said their futures are at extreme risk from climate change, and that a binding ambitious agreement is vital. The Primeā¦ Audio
Pacific leaders are concerned COP 21 will fall short
Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio
Pacific leaders urge climate action
Pacific Island nations have told the United Nations climate change summit in Paris they are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and urgent action is needed. Audio
France gathers Pacific leaders ahead of COP21
France has gathered Pacific leaders together in Paris this week for a summit ahead of the COP21, but will it support the islands' ambitious goals for the crucial climate change talks?. Audio
Failure not an option for Tuvalu in Paris
The prime minister of Tuvalu says failure is not an option for his country going into the Paris COP 21 negotiations at the end of the month. Audio
Climate change must be addressed to prevent more refugees
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Enele Sopoaga, is warning that deporting Ioane Teitiota and his family back to Kiribati will not solve the wider problem of climate change refugees. Audio
Despite Forum setback Island states maintain climate fight
The battle for Small Island States to have their voice heard has not ended with the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Port Moresby. Audio
Financial challenges discussed at humanitarian meeting
There was a resounding call for access to finances both before and after disasters from Pacific leaders at a regional meeting looking at humanitarian challenges. Audio
Re-elected Tuvalu PM looking to make islands less vulnerable
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu says he has a convincing mandate to continue the work he has been doing over the past few years. Audio
Tuvalu PM says the situation in his country remains dire
Tuvalu's Prime Minister says the situation in his country remains dire and unstable two weeks after cyclone Pam, but he is happy with progress that has been made. Audio
Nearly half of Tuvalu population displaced - PM
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu says nearly half of the population has been displaced by Cyclone Pam. Audio
Nearly half of Tuvalu population displaced - PM
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu says nearly half of the population has been displaced by Cyclone Pam. Audio
Tuvalu's PM pledges to review constitution
Tuvalu's Prime Minister has pledged to review the country's constitution if re-elected in March, saying his administration has worked hard to stabilise politics in the country. Audio
Tuvalu opens High Commission in New Zealand
Tuvalu's Prime Minister says he expects his country, and Tuvaluans living in New Zealand, to benefit significantly from the opening of a High Commission. Audio
Tuvalu PM wants real commitments at NY climate meeting
Tuvalu Prime Minister has clear goals for when he co-chairs a key climate change meeting in New York next month. Audio
Tuvalu PM says small states must stick together
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu Enele Sopoaga says small island states will be left adrift unless they focus on working together. Audio
Climate change conference frustrating and disappointing - Tuvalu PM
The prime minister of Tuvalu says the recent climate change conference in Poland was disappointing and frustrating, and showed a lack of urgency to combat climate change. Audio