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As a part of the COP26, the Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) in collaboration with the European Union organized an event dedicated to innovative regional solutions for climate change adaptation. Joseph Manauté, Minister for the Environment, spoke at this high-level exchange.

Government President Louis Mapou spoke alongside leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to make the Pacific voice's heard at  the 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP26). The international negotiations began this weekend in Glasgow, Scotland.

Mickaël Forrest, Minister for international tourism, participated on Thursday, 28 October, in the Regional Ministerial Council on Tourism organized by the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) via videoconference.

The second edition of the Pacific Exposition, organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, is in full swing from October 27 to 30. Twenty Pacific countries and territories, including New Caledonia, are participating in this virtual event which aims to strengthen regional cooperation and encourage economic recovery following the COVID  health crisis.

The joint cooperation commission between France, New Caledonia and Vanuatu met remotely because of the health crisis. Nine projects were selected and will be financed in the neighboring archipelago for a total budget of 33.4 million XPF. 

The Government of New Caledonia, represented by its Official Representative to Papua New Guinea, was invited to participate in the celebrations organized by the University of Goroka to honor French and other foreign languages.

The President of the Government, Louis Mapou, held a videoconference with the European Union (EU) Ambassador for the Pacific, Sujiro Seam. The strengthening of relations between the EU and New Caledonia, as well as the regional integration of the territory, were at the heart of the exchanges on territorial and regional programs. 

The 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)  Leadears Retreat was held on August 6 by videoconference. The President of the Government, Louis Mapou, represented New Caledonia at this high-level meeting, which notably adopted a declaration on the preservation of maritime areas in the face of rising sea levels due to climate change.

The 5th France-Oceania Summit was held on Monday 19 July by videoconference in the presence of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and all the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum and regional organizations.