Samoa/Press Release – The Government of Australia has bolstered their commitment to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) with an additional AUD$24.75 million.
The announcement was made during the annual high-level consultations between the Government of Australia and SPREP today, building on longstanding partnership.
Mr. Sefanaia Nawadra, SPREP Director General, welcomed the announcement, saying:
“Australia continues to be one of SPREP’s most significant and enduring partners. This renewed funding is especially valuable in contributing to our core financing that allows us to plan and implement our programs with confidence and continuity, responding to the urgent environmental challenges faced by our Pacific communities.”
This next phase of partnership marks a deepening of Australia’s commitment to Pacific-led solutions and underscores the importance of sustained investment in regional environmental governance.
Ms Emily Luck, Head of Delegation and Assistant Secretary of the Pacific Regional and Climate Branch at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and former Australian High Commissioner to Samoa, said:
“We are proud to continue our close partnership with SPREP to deliver outcomes that matter to Pacific peoples. This funding reflects Australia’s commitment to listening and responding to Pacific priorities in climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and environmental governance. We value SPREP’s regional leadership and technical expertise, and we look forward to continuing our work together to build a healthier, more resilient Pacific.”
As SPREP’s largest core contributor, this new funding builds on a longstanding partnership between Australia and SPREP, reflecting shared priorities to protect the Pacific’s environment, respond to climate change, and strengthen resilience for future generations.
