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15-05-2025
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Pasifika Futures Forum Opens In Suva: Navigating A Bold Vision For The Blue Pacific
Press Release – UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji The broader Pasifika Futures Initiative aims to strengthen inquiry into how strategic foresight and Pacific wisdom can work together to build more equitable, resilient development partnerships. 13 May 2025 Suva, Fiji: The inaugural Pasifika Futures Forum officially opened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, bringing together over 150 Pacific Island leaders, policymakers, traditional knowledge holders, youth, disability advocates, and development partners from across the Pacific region. Hosted by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji – with the generous support of the Government of Australia – the Forum will explore and shape long-term pathways for a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. The Forum follows the launch of the Pasifika Futures Report, a Pacific-led foresight publication that builds on the foundations laid by the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the groundbreaking work undertaken by the Pacific Community (SPC). Drawing from Pacific epistemologies and contemporary foresight tools, the report highlights 10 emerging themes – from ocean governance and climate security to technological change and intergenerational decision-making. Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, opened the event and said: 'Our Blue Pacific Continent is the ocean that connects us through our shared culture, diversity, common challenges, and unique vulnerabilities. We must be vigilant of the emerging trends and signals, as our role is to build a region that thrives in unity and resilience.' Munkhtuya Altangerel, UNDP Resident Representative for the Pacific Office in Fiji, in her opening remarks, said that the forum comes on the back of decades of work across the Pacific community: 'We stand today on the shoulders of remarkable regional leadership: the foresight of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the pioneering tools of the Pacific Community, and the shared vision laid out in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The future therefore is not something we wait for; it is something we build together.' Over the next two days, the Forum will host a series of talanoa centred on identity, agency, and adaptive leadership in the face of accelerating global change. Guided by the Pacific concept of wayfinding, the Forum will invite participants to explore how Pacific knowledge systems – grounded in interdependence and connection to place – can guide development thinking and practice in new directions. The broader Pasifika Futures Initiative aims to strengthen inquiry into how strategic foresight and Pacific wisdom can work together to build more equitable, resilient development partnerships. The Pasifika Futures Forum will be staged on 13 May at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, and conclude on 14 May at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
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15-05-2025
- Politics
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Pasifika Futures Forum Opens In Suva: Navigating A Bold Vision For The Blue Pacific
Press Release – UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji The broader Pasifika Futures Initiative aims to strengthen inquiry into how strategic foresight and Pacific wisdom can work together to build more equitable, resilient development partnerships. 13 May 2025 Suva, Fiji: The inaugural Pasifika Futures Forum officially opened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, bringing together over 150 Pacific Island leaders, policymakers, traditional knowledge holders, youth, disability advocates, and development partners from across the Pacific region. Hosted by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji – with the generous support of the Government of Australia – the Forum will explore and shape long-term pathways for a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. The Forum follows the launch of the Pasifika Futures Report, a Pacific-led foresight publication that builds on the foundations laid by the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the groundbreaking work undertaken by the Pacific Community (SPC). Drawing from Pacific epistemologies and contemporary foresight tools, the report highlights 10 emerging themes – from ocean governance and climate security to technological change and intergenerational decision-making. Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, opened the event and said: 'Our Blue Pacific Continent is the ocean that connects us through our shared culture, diversity, common challenges, and unique vulnerabilities. We must be vigilant of the emerging trends and signals, as our role is to build a region that thrives in unity and resilience.' Munkhtuya Altangerel, UNDP Resident Representative for the Pacific Office in Fiji, in her opening remarks, said that the forum comes on the back of decades of work across the Pacific community: 'We stand today on the shoulders of remarkable regional leadership: the foresight of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the pioneering tools of the Pacific Community, and the shared vision laid out in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The future therefore is not something we wait for; it is something we build together.' Over the next two days, the Forum will host a series of talanoa centred on identity, agency, and adaptive leadership in the face of accelerating global change. Guided by the Pacific concept of wayfinding, the Forum will invite participants to explore how Pacific knowledge systems – grounded in interdependence and connection to place – can guide development thinking and practice in new directions. The broader Pasifika Futures Initiative aims to strengthen inquiry into how strategic foresight and Pacific wisdom can work together to build more equitable, resilient development partnerships. The Pasifika Futures Forum will be staged on 13 May at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, and conclude on 14 May at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
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15-05-2025
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Pasifika Futures Forum Opens In Suva: Navigating A Bold Vision For The Blue Pacific
13 May 2025 Suva, Fiji: The inaugural Pasifika Futures Forum officially opened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, bringing together over 150 Pacific Island leaders, policymakers, traditional knowledge holders, youth, disability advocates, and development partners from across the Pacific region. Hosted by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji – with the generous support of the Government of Australia – the Forum will explore and shape long-term pathways for a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. The Forum follows the launch of the Pasifika Futures Report, a Pacific-led foresight publication that builds on the foundations laid by the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the groundbreaking work undertaken by the Pacific Community (SPC). Drawing from Pacific epistemologies and contemporary foresight tools, the report highlights 10 emerging themes – from ocean governance and climate security to technological change and intergenerational decision-making. Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, opened the event and said: 'Our Blue Pacific Continent is the ocean that connects us through our shared culture, diversity, common challenges, and unique vulnerabilities. We must be vigilant of the emerging trends and signals, as our role is to build a region that thrives in unity and resilience.' Munkhtuya Altangerel, UNDP Resident Representative for the Pacific Office in Fiji, in her opening remarks, said that the forum comes on the back of decades of work across the Pacific community: 'We stand today on the shoulders of remarkable regional leadership: the foresight of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the pioneering tools of the Pacific Community, and the shared vision laid out in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The future therefore is not something we wait for; it is something we build together.' Over the next two days, the Forum will host a series of talanoa centred on identity, agency, and adaptive leadership in the face of accelerating global change. Guided by the Pacific concept of wayfinding, the Forum will invite participants to explore how Pacific knowledge systems – grounded in interdependence and connection to place – can guide development thinking and practice in new directions. The broader Pasifika Futures Initiative aims to strengthen inquiry into how strategic foresight and Pacific wisdom can work together to build more equitable, resilient development partnerships. The Pasifika Futures Forum will be staged on 13 May at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, and conclude on 14 May at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
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13-05-2025
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Navigating Development With Traditional Wisdom: Pasifika Futures Report Launched In Fiji
Press Release – UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji The Pasifika Futures Report builds upon the pioneering work of regional institutions such as the Pacific Community (SPC) and other CROP agencies, reaffirming the Pacific as a region of large ocean states not small island nations. Suva, Fiji: The Pasifika Futures Report has been launched in Suva at the opening of the inaugural Pasifika Futures Forum, marking a significant milestone in efforts to advance the collective ambition of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The report – a partnership between the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji and the Pacific Islands Forum, and supported by the Government of Australia – aims to strengthen inquiry into how foresight methods can work in harmony with Pacific Island epistemologies – centering traditional knowledge systems that emphasise the need for intergenerational thinking, collective interdependence, and deep connection to place. This approach celebrates that Pacific ways of knowing are essential in shaping resilient relationships, guiding effective development partnerships, and envisioning a future where the Pacific continues to thrive on its own terms. The report brought together government officials, policy makers, academic and thematic experts alongside traditional navigators, theologists, youth, and community representatives from across the Pacific to explore a shared vision for sustainable growth, ocean governance, technological innovation, and the revitalisation of Pacific knowledge systems. Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa, on launching the report said: 'As we consider what it means to envision Pacific futures in the age of climate change, we must confront the reality of a planetary polycrisis – what many are calling the new abnormal. But let us be clear: the futures we seek are not those prescribed to us, but those we define for ourselves.' UNDP Pacific Resident Representative, Munkhtuya Altangerel, reflected on the regional symbolism of launching the report on Girmit Day, noting the importance of honouring the past while steering together toward a shared future. She said: 'The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent outlines a shared vision: a region where all Pacific peoples can lead free, healthy, and productive lives. This report contributes to that vision; we are simply the platform, and we will treat the knowledge entrusted to us with the care and respect it deserves.' The Pasifika Futures Report builds upon the pioneering work of regional institutions such as the Pacific Community (SPC) and other CROP agencies, reaffirming the Pacific as a region of large ocean states – not small island nations. The report covers 10 key themes that are pertinent to the Pacific at present, and into the future, such as oceans governance, migration and diaspora, technology, the changing nature of statehood, youth and future generations, and deglobalisation. The launch event featured performances representing Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, alongside a creative showcase by WonderLab, offering a futuristic glimpse into the Pacific of 2050 and beyond. The Pasifika Futures Forum continues this week, providing a space for inclusive dialogue across government, community, and development partners to co-create a resilient, innovative, and unified future for the Blue Pacific Continent.
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12-05-2025
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Navigating Development With Traditional Wisdom: Pasifika Futures Report Launched In Fiji
Press Release – UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji The Pasifika Futures Report builds upon the pioneering work of regional institutions such as the Pacific Community (SPC) and other CROP agencies, reaffirming the Pacific as a region of large ocean states not small island nations. Suva, Fiji: The Pasifika Futures Report has been launched in Suva at the opening of the inaugural Pasifika Futures Forum, marking a significant milestone in efforts to advance the collective ambition of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The report – a partnership between the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji and the Pacific Islands Forum, and supported by the Government of Australia – aims to strengthen inquiry into how foresight methods can work in harmony with Pacific Island epistemologies – centering traditional knowledge systems that emphasise the need for intergenerational thinking, collective interdependence, and deep connection to place. This approach celebrates that Pacific ways of knowing are essential in shaping resilient relationships, guiding effective development partnerships, and envisioning a future where the Pacific continues to thrive on its own terms. The report brought together government officials, policy makers, academic and thematic experts alongside traditional navigators, theologists, youth, and community representatives from across the Pacific to explore a shared vision for sustainable growth, ocean governance, technological innovation, and the revitalisation of Pacific knowledge systems. Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa, on launching the report said: 'As we consider what it means to envision Pacific futures in the age of climate change, we must confront the reality of a planetary polycrisis – what many are calling the new abnormal. But let us be clear: the futures we seek are not those prescribed to us, but those we define for ourselves.' UNDP Pacific Resident Representative, Munkhtuya Altangerel, reflected on the regional symbolism of launching the report on Girmit Day, noting the importance of honouring the past while steering together toward a shared future. She said: 'The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent outlines a shared vision: a region where all Pacific peoples can lead free, healthy, and productive lives. This report contributes to that vision; we are simply the platform, and we will treat the knowledge entrusted to us with the care and respect it deserves.' The Pasifika Futures Report builds upon the pioneering work of regional institutions such as the Pacific Community (SPC) and other CROP agencies, reaffirming the Pacific as a region of large ocean states – not small island nations. The report covers 10 key themes that are pertinent to the Pacific at present, and into the future, such as oceans governance, migration and diaspora, technology, the changing nature of statehood, youth and future generations, and deglobalisation. The launch event featured performances representing Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, alongside a creative showcase by WonderLab, offering a futuristic glimpse into the Pacific of 2050 and beyond. The Pasifika Futures Forum continues this week, providing a space for inclusive dialogue across government, community, and development partners to co-create a resilient, innovative, and unified future for the Blue Pacific Continent.
