Third PIDF Leaders Summit, 2-4 September 2015, Grand Pacific

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 3
BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................................... 3
CHIEF GUEST ........................................................................................................................................... 5
DATES AND VENUE.................................................................................................................................. 5
PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................... 6
PARTICIPATION ..................................................................................................................................... 15
COMPOSITION OF DELEGATIONS ......................................................................................................... 15
REGISTRATION ...................................................................................................................................... 15
SPONSORSHIP ....................................................................................................................................... 15
SCHOLARSHIP ........................................................................................................................................ 16
TRAVEL .................................................................................................................................................. 16
ACCOMODATION .................................................................................................................................. 16
MEALS ................................................................................................................................................... 18
SEATING, SPEAKING, LANGUAGE & ATTIRE .......................................................................................... 18
MEETING PAPERS .................................................................................................................................. 18
INTERNET .............................................................................................................................................. 18
SOCIAL ................................................................................................................................................... 18
TOUR OF PIDF HQ ................................................................................................................................. 18
IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS, QUARANTINE AND ARRIVAL FORMALITIES ............................................... 19
MEDICAL................................................................................................................................................ 19
CASHIER................................................................................................................................................. 19
INFORMATION DESKS ........................................................................................................................... 19
SECRETARIAT ......................................................................................................................................... 19
ANNEX 1 – REGISTRATION FORM ......................................................................................................... 21
ANNEX 2 – SHIRT SIZE ........................................................................................................................... 22
How to calculate your shirt size ........................................................................................................ 22
Shirt Size Chart .............................................................................................................................. 22
Shirt Measurement Instructions ................................................................................................... 23
Size Chart -Women Shirts ............................................................................................................. 23
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2nd – 4th September, 2015, Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji
“Building Climate Resilient Green Blue Pacific Economies”
INTRODUCTION
B
ula and welcome to the THIRD PACIFIC ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT FORUM LEADERS’ SUMMIT
(PIDF3). On behalf of the PIDF Conference Committee, we want to congratulate you on your
decision to attend PIDF3. We anticipate over 200 delegates from over thirty countries
participating at the region’s premier event. This Information Note has been developed to help you
make the most of your conference experience. The value of PIDF3 and what you take away are in
direct proportion to what you contribute. Please review the Information Note and all conference
materials. Our goal is to make you feel at home at your first PIDF Summit. We look forward to seeing
you in Suva.
BACKGROUND
The Inaugural Summit of the PIDF (PIDF1) was held at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Island, Nadi,
from Monday 5th August to Wednesday 7th August 2013. 300 participants from more than 40
countries 14 of them from the Pacific attended. PIDF1 delivered a visionary outcome declaration
setting out 10 specific commitments (“Ten Things”) that will drive the work of the PIDF in the years
to come.
Pacific Leaders at PIDF 1 with the Chief Guest HE Xanana GUSMÃO, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste
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The Second Summit of the PIDF (PIDF2) which was held again at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau
Island, Nadi, from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th June 2014 attracted more the 400 Stakeholders
from more than 40 countries 17 of them from the Pacific. PIDF 2 approved the operationalization of
the Ten Things through a Work Program that was approved by the meeting. It also approved the
creation of an agreement to institutionalise the PIDF and its vision of creating a United and
Distinctive PSIDS Voice on Sustainable Development.
Pacific Leaders at PIDF 2 with Chief Guest, HE Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono President of Indonesia
PIDF3 will be historical as it will witness the promulgation of the PIDF Charter by the People of the
Pacific that will formally establish the PIDF as an international organization. PIDF3 will also formally
launch under the PIDF Charter the regions first Regional Development Fund under the PIDF that will
finance regional developments. It will also witness the appointment of the first permanent Secretary
General of the PIDF. PIDF3 will be pivotal in that it will be the final opportunity when the People of
the Pacific will come together to discuss their stance in the critical 21st Conference of the Parties
(COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) to be held in Paris later in the
year. Key messages for Paris will be formulated and a Suva Declaration on Climate Change will be
discussed. This is a watershed moment for the Pacific that has enormous implications on the future
we need.
Leaders of Government, Civil Society, and Business from the following Pacific Islands have being
invited:
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American Samoa
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Micronesia
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Tonga
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Papua New
Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
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Cook Islands
French Polynesia
Guam
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Nauru
New Caledonia
Niue
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Timor-Leste
Tokelau
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Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Wallis and
Fortuna
Fiji
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Kiribati
Marshall Islands
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Northern Marianas
Palau
Other countries beyond the Pacific are also being invited. Past attendees have included diplomatic
representatives from the following:
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Argentina
Chile
EU
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Australia
China
France
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Belgium
Columbia
Georgia
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Canada
Cuba
Germany
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India
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Indonesia
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Israel
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Japan
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Kazakhstan
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Korea
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Kuwait
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Malaysia
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Mexico
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Morocco
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New Zealand
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Qatar
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Russia
Turkey
Venezuela
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Singapore
UAE
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South Africa
UK
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Sri Lanka
USA
CHIEF GUEST
The Chief Guest is His Excellency General Thanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of
the Kingdom of Thailand.
DATES AND VENUE
PIDF3 will be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel (GPH)1, Suva, Fiji, from Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th
September 2015. In the heart of the South Pacific, the Grand Pacific Hotel once established the
standard of luxury that was fit for Kings and Queens. Now, one hundred years later, it has raised that
standard once again to unprecedented levels. Experience for yourself a destination of distinction
unlike any other.
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http://grandpacifichotel.com.fj/
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PROGRAM
The Program for the Summit is as follows:
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2015
9am – 5pm
9am – 11am
2pm – 3pm
4pm-5pm
REGISTRATION
Venue: Hotel Lobby
PACIFIC ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT FORUM SENIOR OFFICIALS COMMITTEE
MEETING
Venue: Matua Room (1)
PACIFIC ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT FORUM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Venue: Matua (1)
MEETING OF ALL SPEAKERS, CHAIRS ETC
All speakers at the Summit, facilitators, chairs etc. will meet at GPH at 4pm
to review the Summit program.
Venue: Matua (1)
TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2015
9am – 5pm
10am-11am
3pm-5pm
7pm-9pm
REGISTRATION
Venue: Hotel Lobby
PACIFIC ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT FORUM GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING
Venue: Matua (1)
WELCOME CEREMONIES
Venue: Rara, Great Council of Chiefs Complex, Nasese
1. Guard of Honor by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
2. Traditional Ceremonies of Welcome
 Qaloqalovi
 Vakamamaca
 Sevusevu
 Yaqona Vakaturaga
 Wase ni Yaqona Vakaturaga
 Vosa Vakaturaga
 Ulivi ni Vosa Vakaturaga
3. Official Photographs
WELCOME RECEPTION
Venue: Matua Lawn
Hosted by Honorable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime Minister, Fiji
WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2015
8am-5pm
8.30am –
9.30am
REGISTRATION
Venue: Hotel Lobby
OPENING CEREMONIES
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
 His Excellency Patterson Oti, High Commissioner, Solomon Islands High
Commission, Suva;
 Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General, Pacific Islands
Development Forum.
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1. Invocation by Archbishop and Primate of Aoteroa New Zealand and
Polynesia, the Most Revd. Dr Winston Halapua, Anglican Church in
Polynesia;
2. Welcome Address by Honorable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime
Minister, Fiji, Chair, Pacific Islands Development Forum Governing
Council;
3. Keynote Address by Chief Guest, His Excellency General Thanasak
Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand;
4. Vote of thanks by Mr Keutekarakia Mataroa, Vice Chairperson, Cook
Islands Civil Society Organisation
9.30am-10am THAILAND SELF SUFFICIENCY EXHIBITION
Venue: Pre-Function Area
Opening of Exhibition by His Excellency General Thanasak Patimapragorn,
Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
9:30am –
MORNING TEA
10am
Venue: The Terrace
10am –
PLENARY SESSION NO. 1: CHALLENGES TO BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENT
11:30pm
GREEN BLUE PACIFIC ECONOMIES
Objective: To identify the challenges to developing climate resilient green
blue Pacific economies.
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
 The Honorable Ben Micah, Minister for Public Enterprise, Papua New
Guinea;
 Ms. Cristelle Pratt, Deputy Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum,
Suva
Speakers:
1. His Excellency Enele Sosene Sopoaga, Prime Minister, Tuvalu;
2. Dr Colin Tukuitonga, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific
Community.
11.30am-1pm PLENARY SESSION NO 2: LEADERSHIP FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT GREEN
BLUE PACIFIC ECONOMIES
Objective: To consider the leadership to build climate resilient green blue
Pacific economies.
Venue: Britannia
Co-Chairs:
 Mr Peter Forau, Director General, Melanesian Spearhead Group,
Vanuatu;
 Ms. Laisa Vereti, Research and Development Officer, Pacific Disability
Forum.
Speakers
1. His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General, Commonwealth
2. His Excellency Tony de Brum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marshall
Islands
1pm-2pm
LUNCH
Venues: Levuka Restaurant; Prince Albert Restaurant
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2pm –
3:30pm
3:30pm –
4pm
4pm –
5:30pm
5.30pm-6pm
6.30pm8.30pm
PLENARY SESSION 3: PARTNERSHIPS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT GREEN BLUE
PACIFIC ECONOMIES
Objective: To consider the partnership needed to build climate resilient
green blue Pacific economies.
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
 Dr Colin Tukuitonga, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific
Community;
 Ms. Kesaia Tabunakawai, Pacific Representative of the World Wide Fund
for Nature.
Speakers:
1. His Excellency Du Qiwen Special Envoy for China
2. Her Excellency Susi Pudjiastuti, Minister of Maritime Affairs and
Fisheries, Indonesia
AFTERNOON TEA
Venue: The Terrace
PLENARY SESSION NO 4: INNOVATIONS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Objectives: To consider the innovations needed to build climate resilient
green blue Pacific economies.
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
 Professor Rajesh Chandra, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University
of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus , Suva;
 Mr Mason Smith, Regional Programme Coordinator Oceania Region
(Australia, NZ & The Pacific), The International Union for Conservation
of Nature, Suva
Speakers:
1. His Excellency Mr. Erlan Idrissov, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Kazakhstan;
2. Mr. Sudhanshu Sarronwala, Chair of Earth Hour Global, World Wide
Fund For Nature, Switzerland.
PLENARY SESSION NO 5: DAY ONE HIGHLIGHTS & OUTCOMES
Objective: To review the day’s program and key messages from each
sessions for the Outcome Document
Venue: Britannia
Chair: Mrs. Litia Mawi, Fiji’s Roving Ambassador to Polynesia and
Micronesia
Presenter: Mr Feiloakitau Kaho Tevi, Chief Rapporteur
COCKTAIL
Venue: The Terrace
Hosted by His Excellency Patterson Oti, High Commissioner, Solomon
Islands High Commission, Suva, and Chair, Pacific Islands Development
Forum Senior Officials Committee
Entertainment:
 Kiribati Students Association;
 Oceania Dance Group;
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8pm-9.30
 Fiji Police Band
PRIVATE DINNER
Venue: Matua (1) & (2)
Hosted by Honorable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime Minister, Fiji
Entertainment: Elena Baravilala
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2015
8am-5pm
8.30am –
10am
REGISTRATION
Venue: Hotel Lobby
PLENARY SESSION NO 6: PATH TO PARIS: STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS AND
PACIFIC ENGAGEMENT.
Objectives: The key objective of this session is for Leaders to get an
overview on the key issues in the climate change negotiations leading up to
Paris and discuss possible strategies to ensure the new agreement
addresses core concerns of the region.
Venue: Britannia
Chair: Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General Pacific Islands
Development Forum and Chair, Subsidiary Body for Implementation, United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Speakers:
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10am10.30am
10.30am –
11.30am
Her Excellency Mary Robinson, United Nations Special Envoy for Climate
Change, New York.
Dr Mahendra Kumar, Climate Change Advisor, Pacific Islands Development
Forum
MORNING TEA
Venue: The Terrace
PARALLEL SESSIONS
Objectives: The breakout sessions will enable the groups to discuss the
particular views from private sector and civil society on issues such as the
type of agreement Leaders may want, the role of private sector and privatepublic partnership in catalysing financial support for climate actions, the
role of NGOs in ensuring robust monitoring, reporting and verification
arrangements in respect of targets (for mitigation, finance, technology etc).
GOVERNMENT: STRATEGIES FOR PARIS.
Objectives: Leaders and Government officials will have the opportunity to
consider key issues that they want to be included as part of Paris
agreement, and potential strategies to realize these.
Venue: Britannia (3)
Moderators:
1. His Excellency Enele Sosene Sopoaga, Prime Minister, Tuvalu
2. Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General
Pacific Islands
Development Forum and Chair, Subsidiary Body for Implementation,
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
PRIVATE SECTOR:
THE ROAD TO PARIS: CREATING A POLICY
ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ON CLIMATE
Objectives: This session will allow private sector to discuss its role in dealing
with climate change issues through investment, technology and pursuing
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low-carbon development pathway. It should provide suggestions on how
new agreement can foster private-public partnership and catalyse support
for actions.
Venue: Matua Room (1)
Moderators:
 Honorable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney-General and Minister for
Finance, Public Enterprises, Public Service & Communications, Fiji;
 Dr Mahendra Kumar, Climate Change Advisor, Pacific Islands Development
Forum
11.30am12.30pm
CIVIL SOCIETY: TOWARDS AN AGREEMENT IN PARIS. WHERE DO WE
STAND AND WAY FORWARD FOR CIVIL SOCIETY
Objectives:
The role of civil society in empowering groups such as
disability, youth and women as well as addressing issues such as security,
human rights and migration will be covered. Also the continued role of civil
society in advocacy, awareness and the conscience of the community in the
climate change discussions.
Venue: Matua Room (2)
Moderators:
 Honorable Rosy Sofia Akbar, Minister for Women, Children and Poverty
Alleviation, Fiji;
 Mr Krishneil Narayan, Project Survival Pacific et al.
PLENARY SESSION NO 7: PLENARY WRAPUP: THE MESSAGE FOR PARIS
After brief presentation from the parallel sessions, the plenary will allow
open and frank discussions on the approach to Paris, the key messages that
should come out in a possible declaration or statement underscoring PIDF’s
position.
Venue: Britannia
Moderators:
 Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General
Pacific Islands
Development Forum;
 Dr Mahendra Kumar, Climate Change Advisor, Pacific Islands Development
Forum
12.30pm1.15pm
TALANOA: CLIMATE CHANGE AND MIGRATION
Discussions will revolve around the upcoming COP21 negotiations in Paris and the
plight of Pacific nations affected by climate change, especially the atoll nations of
Tuvalu and Kiribati in the frontline of climate change and in danger of disappearing
entirely. Topical issues may include, the UN’s view on environmental refugee
status; sovereignty issues; Kiribati and Tuvalu resettlement in Fiji; possible
'friendship agreements' or Compact of Free Association between Fiji, Tuvalu and
Kiribati.
Venue: Matua (2)
Moderator: Mr Iosefa Maiava, Head ESCAP EPO
Panelists:
1. His Excellency Anote Tong, President, Kiribati
2. His Excellency Enele Sosene Sopoaga, Prime Minister, Tuvalu;
3. His Excellency Samuela‘Akilisi Pohiva, Prime Minister, Tonga;
4. His Excellency Tony de Brum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marshall
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12.30pm 1.30pm
1.30pm4.30pm
1.30pm –
2.30pm
2.30pm3.30pm
Islands
5. Her Excellency Mary Robinson, United Nations Special Envoy for Climate
Change, New York.
LUNCH
Venues: Levuka Restaurant; Prince Albert Restaurant
PARALLEL SESSIONS
Objectives: The key objective of these sessions is to consider the nexus of
the sectoral issues and climate resilience, and how these would feed into
the COP21 negotiations under the broad categories of mitigation,
adaptation and means of implementation.
TRACK 1: HEALTH, WATER & SANITATION
Venue: Matua (1)
The Pacific faces a set of unique hurdles in protecting the health of its
people, including enormous challenges in securing safe drinking water and
sanitation. The scale of these challenges is illustrated by the region’s poor
performance against key health indicators, and made increasingly difficult
by population growth and the impacts of climate change. This session will
explore the nature of these challenges, and the collaborative water,
sanitation and health solutions essential to the climate resilience of Pacific
communities.
TRACK 2: MARINE ENVIRONMENT, OCEANS & FISHERIES
Venue: Matua (2)
Pacific marine systems, especially coral reefs, are in an ongoing trajectory of
decline. Climate change, ocean acidification and other anthropogenic risks
are amongst the key drivers for coral reefs degradation. For example, a
temperature rise of 2.0°C will have significantly more adverse impacts on
marine systems, especially coral reefs, than a temperature rise of 1.5°C.
This is especially significant for PICTs because of their reliance on marine
resources, in particular fish as a source of both protein and revenue.
Enhanced support for governance arrangements, such as the Pacific
Oceanscape framework, is needed to respond to the climate change threats
and build regional resilience. This session aims to highlight the impacts of
climate change on Pacific marine ecosystems and provide justification for a
negotiating target of 1.5°C.
TRACK 3: ENERGY AND TRANSPORT
Venue: Matua (1)
Electricity and transport sectors are the main consumers of imported fossil
fuel in the region. The continued reliance has a negative impact on
countries’ import bills, accounting for a significant share of the GDP.
Moreover, the combustion of these fossil fuels are the major source of GHG
emissions. Whilst the Pacific’s contributions to the total global emissions
are insignificant, the steps towards a low carbon pathway is good for the
economy as well as the climate. This session will focus on strategies and
actions that countries are embarked on and could take towards the use of
sustainable forms of energy, such as renewable energy including biofuels
and energy efficiency.
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3.30pm –
4pm
4pm – 5pm
5pm-6pm
TRACK 4: AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Venue: Matua (2)
This session will provide an overview of the key threats and challenges
posed by climate change to the forestry and agriculture sectors in the
region. The forestry sector is challenged by the need to balance forest
conservation and forest utilisation in small island nations. Issues such as
forest degradation and deforestation and the role of agro-forestry and ecotourism in alleviating poverty will be addressed. Issues related to food
security such as R&D and crop insurance will be highlighted. The need to
explore opportunities in agri-business including the lack of agro-processing
& manufacturing of high-value products, inefficient linkage to major
markets, and limited capacity to deal with bio-security and technical
barriers to trade will also be covered.
AFTERNOON TEA
Venue: The Terrace
TRACK 5: GENDER, YOUTH, DISABILITIES AND HUMAN SECURITY
Venue: Matua (1)
This session will reaffirm the inter-linkages of human security and
development pillars with the issue of climate change – an all-encompassing
issue that has disproportionate impacts on women, youth and persons with
disabilities in all their diversities. The approach taken will be grounded in
Pacific community experiences. The session will unpack and reflect on these
inter-linkages, not just about community vulnerabilities but taking a
solution based approach to the issues and realities faced.
TRACK 6: TECHNOLOGY, FINANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING,
INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Venue: Matua (2)
This session will focus on climate change resilience for infrastructure and
the built environment, and the inter-related issues of finance, insurance,
technology and capacity building. Factors contributing to a lack of
adequate attention to climate proofing in infrastructure such as out-dated
building codes, lack of enforcement of design and engineering standards,
lack of awareness on the part of practitioners etc. in the region will be
highlighted. Capacity building, finance and technology are essential to
ensure the means for implementation of relevant action and policies.
Capacity building needs to be targeted at all levels: local communities,
private and public sector professionals and higher education institutes.
Financing needs to recognise the particular needs and challenges faced by
Pacific SIDS such as access and insurance. Technology transfer through
strengthened public-private partnerships would be stressed.
PLENARY SESSION NO 8: WRAP UP
After brief presentation from the parallel sessions, the plenary will allow
open and frank discussions on the approach to Paris, the key messages that
should come out in a possible declaration or statement underscoring PIDF’s
position.
Venue: Britannia
Moderators:
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
6.30-8.30pm
Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General
Pacific Islands
Development Forum;
 Dr Mahendra Kumar, Climate Change Advisor,
Pacific Islands
Development Forum
COCKTAIL
Venue: The Lobby, Terrace
Hosts:
 Hon Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Fiji, Chair
Pacific Islands Development Forum Executive Board
 Kazakhstan Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Mr. Erlan Idrissov
Entertainment: Rako Band
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2015
8am-12pm
8.30am9.30am
9.30am10.30am
10.30am11am
11am-12pm
REGISTRATION
Venue: Hotel Lobby
PLENARY SESSION NO 9: GOVERNANCE & INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
Objective: To consider governance and institutional issues of the Pacific
Islands Development Forum
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
 His Excellency Tony de Brum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marshall
Islands;
 His Excellency Patterson Oti, High Commissioner, Solomon Islands High
Commission, Suva
Presenter: Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General Pacific Islands
Development Forum
PLENARY SESSION NO 10: TAKING ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: SUVA
DECLARATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Objective: To adopt the Outcome Document for the Third PIDF Summit and
the Suva Declaration on Climate Change
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
 His Excellency Tony de Brum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marshall
Islands;
 Ambassador Marlene Moses, Permanent Representative to the UN,
Nauru
Presenters:
1. Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General Pacific Islands
Development Forum;
2. Dr Mahendra Kumar, Climate Change Advisor, Pacific Islands
Development Forum
MORNING TEA
Venue: The Terrace
PLENARY SESSION NO 11: CLOSING PLENARY: NATIONAL STATEMENTS
Objective: To hear statements from Heads of Delegations
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
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
12pm – 1pm
1pm –
1.30pm
His Excellency Mr Jarden Kephas, High Commissioner, Nauru High
Commission, Suva;
 Mr Emmanuel Blessing, Charge‘d’ Affaires, Vanuatu.
SIGNING CEREMONIES FOR THE PACIFIC ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT FORUM
CHARTER
Objective: Signing of the Pacific Islands Development Forum Charter and
the Suva Declaration on Climate Change.
Venue: Britannia
Chairs:
 Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General Pacific Islands
Development Forum;
 Dr Mahendra Kumar, Climate Change Advisor, Pacific Islands
Development Forum
CLOSING CEREMONIES
Venue: Britannia
1. Final Remarks: Her Excellency Mary Robinson, United Nations Special Envoy
for Climate Change, New York
1.30pm2.30pm
2.30pm3.30pm
3.30pm4.30pm
6pm-10pm
2. Closing Remarks: Honorable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime
Minister, Fiji
3. Vote of Thanks: Mr Krishneil Narayan, Project Survival Pacific
4. Benediction by Archbishop and Primate of Aoteroa New Zealand and
Polynesia, the Most Revd. Dr Winston Halapua, Anglican Church in
Polynesia
LUNCH
Venues: Levuka Restaurant; Prince Albert Restaurant
PRESS CONFERENCE
Venue: Matua (1)
Panelist:
 Mr Amena Yauvoli, Interim Secretary General Pacific Islands
Development Forum;
 Dr Mahendra Kumar, Climate Change Advisor, Pacific Islands
Development Forum;
 Her Excellency Mary Robinson, United Nations Special Envoy for Climate
Change, New York
TOUR OF PACIFIC ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT FORUM HEADQUARTERS
Sign up at Registration Desk
FAREWELL CEREMONIES
Venues: Na Toba; Britannia
1. Beating of the Retreat by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
2. Cocktail hosted by His Excellency Sir Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, President, Fiji
3. Farewell Dinner hosted by His Excellency Sir Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
President, Fiji
4. Entertainment:
a. Chinese Youth;
b. Indian Cultural Group
c. Oceania Dance Group
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d. Fiji Police Band
END OF EVENT
PARTICIPATION
Participation in PIDF3 is open and free. Please note that Conference Room capacity is limited and
priority will be on a first come first served basis. Non-Sponsored Participants should not make any
firm travel plans until they have received from the Secretariat confirmation of their registration.
COMPOSITION OF DELEGATIONS
Each Pacific Island taking part in PIDF3 is invited to send a tripartite delegation composed of one
Government delegate, one Civil Society delegate and one Private Sector delegate, accompanied by
such advisers as may be deemed necessary, bearing in mind the limitation in conference room size.
REGISTRATION
All those wishing to attend must register online at the following link by 14 August 2015:
http://goo.gl/forms/JgT2dsdNZx. Alternatively you may complete and return the Registration Form
at ANNEX 1 to the PIDF Secretariat by 14 August 2015. Thereafter, late or on-site registration may
be possible if there are still places available, but you are advised to check in advance with the
Secretariat.
On-site registration will begin on Monday 31st August 2015 at the Registration Desk located at the
Pre-Function Area of the GPH.
For all those who have pre-registered, ID badges will be issued at the Registration Counter upon
presentation of identification (passport, work ID, etc.). Identification badges should be worn at all
times in order to gain access to the Meeting area.
SPONSORSHIP
The PIDF Secretariat will meet the accommodation costs in Fiji of all the members of the tripartite
delegation composed of one Government delegate, one Civil Society delegate and one Private Sector
delegate from each Pacific Island invited by the PIDF.
The PIDF Secretariat will however meet the return air fares (economy class) for one delegate only
from each Pacific Island invited by the PIDF. The National Authority of the Island concerned will
advise the Secretariat the name of the delegate whose travel is to be sponsored. The return air fares
will be based on the most direct route and economical fare, between the Participants Island and
Suva, Fiji
The PIDF Secretariat will also provide a limited per diem to the delegate from the Pacific Island
whose travel component is sponsored by the PIDF Secretariat. The limited per diem is for meals not
covered and incidentals. Please collect your per diems from the Cashier. You will need to present
your Workshop ID and Passport.
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SCHOLARSHIP
The PIDF invites participants in resource-limited settings, young people, and civil society
representatives who, without financial support, would be unable to participate in the Conference, to
apply for a limited number of travel and/or accommodation scholarships. Applications are to be sent
to the PIDF Secretariat. The closing date for applications for scholarships is 14 August 2015.
A full scholarship includes:



economy-class return airfare, or domestic transportation to and from the Conference, utilizing
the lowest fare for public transportation;
local accommodation;
modest daily allowance.
A partial scholarship includes any combination of the above.
TRAVEL
All Participants should plan to arrive on Monday 31st August and depart by Saturday 5th September.
All participants should communicate their flight details as soon as possible to the Secretariat.
ACCOMODATION
PIDF Sponsored participants will be accommodated at the GPH. Suva however offers a wide
selection
of
excellent
accommodations.
Visit
the
Tourism
Fiji
at
http://www.fiji.travel/accommodation for more information. Participants will be responsible for
their accommodations. For your convenience the PIDF has made arrangements with a number of
hotels close to the conference venue whose contact details are given below. Please contact the
hotels directly with the promotional code: PIDF3.

Holiday Inn Suva http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/suva/suvvp/hoteldetail Room rates:
 Superior Garden View | Single Share $398.00. Inclusive of breakfast and Wi Fi.
 Superior Sea View | Single Share $398.00. Inclusive of breakfast and Wi Fi.
 Executive King Room | Single Share $417.00. Inclusive of breakfast and Wi Fi.
Make reservation by email to: [email protected].

Best Western Suva Motor Inn http://www.suvamotorinn.com/reservation. Room rates:
 2 Bedroom Apartment - Double (2 persons) FJD 320 /room
 2 Bedroom Apartment - Single (1 person) FJD 320 /room
 2 Bedroom Apartment - Single (1 person + extra person) FJD 350 /room
 2 Bedroom Apartment - Twin (2 persons)FJD 320 /room
 2 Bedroom Apartment - Triple (3 persons) FJD 350 /room
 Studio Apartment FJD 220 /room
Make reservation at http://www.suvamotorinn.com/contactus

Peninsula Hotel http://peninsula.com.fj/. Room rates:
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 SUPERIOR DELUXE ROOMS: Single: $155.00; Double: $175.00. The Superior deluxe
rooms have as standard layout a queen size bed, built – in wardrobe and Spa bath and
shower facilities.
 DELUXE ROOMS: Single $160.00; Double / Twin $175.00. The Deluxe rooms have as
standard layout a queen size bed and a single bed divan type with built – in wardrobe
and bathroom with shower facilities. Some of the Deluxe rooms do have sea view.
 STANDARD ROOMS: Single $125.00; Double / Twin $140.00. The standard single /
double rooms have as standard layout two (2) single beds, built – in wardrobe, vanity
and bathroom with shower facilities. The standard room is also available with a double
bed.
 HILLCREST STANDARD ROOMS: Single $115.00; Double / Twin $130.00
 SUITE ROOMS: Single $165.00; Double / Twin $185.00; Triple $205.00; Quad $225.00.
Suite rooms are units with a bedroom and lounge area. Suite room layout is a double
bed within the bedroom and Sofa type bed within the lounge area. Rooms have built – in
wardrobe, writing desk, dinner table and bathroom with shower facilities. The Suite
Room have LCD TV’s in the lounge and bedroom too. It also contains microwave
facilities.
Make reservation by email to: [email protected]

Tanoa Plaza www.tanoahotels.com. Room rates:
 Superior Room FJD$330 per night. One queen size bed and one sofa, flat screen
television and satellite channels. Comfortable chairs, tea and coffee making facilities and
refrigerators inclusive of dinner and breakfast and free Wi-Fi;
 Deluxe Room FJD$378 per night. Sleep up to two people each, with one queen-size bed
and one sofa. With superb views of Suva harbour and city these rooms are spacious and
comfortable. Each room has a refrigerator, executive writing desk and international
direct dial telephone, plus flat screen television and satellite channels. Inclusive of
dinner and breakfast and free Wi-Fi
Make reservation by email to: [email protected].

Southern Cross Hotel Fiji http://www.southerncrosshotelfiji.com/home.html. PIDF Corporate
Rate:
 Standard Room - FJD $135. Lower level rooms, 1 Double size bed, fully air-condition,
desk, a flat-screen TV. Inclusive of free Wi-Fi and breakfast.
 Deluxe Room - FJD $165. Upper level rooms, 1 Double size bed, 1 single bed, fully aircondition, desk, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. Inclusive of free Wi-Fi and breakfast.
 Presidential Suite - FJD $265 (only 1 room). Spacious living area with a sofa, aircondition, desk, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. It also includes a partition between the
living area and the bedroom. Inclusive of free Wi-Fi and breakfast.
Make reservation at https://ibookpacific.com/southern-cross-hotel/.
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During the meeting a dedicated shuttle bus will transport participants between these hotels and the
meeting venue. Transportation is free. The Information Desk will provide more details on pick up
and drop off times.
MEALS
Breakfast is included for PIDF Sponsored Participants staying at the GPH. During the meeting from
2nd to 4th September all Participants will be provided Morning and Afternoon Tea, and lunch, and
dinner only in the last day of the Conference, Friday 4th September. Morning and afternoon tea will
be served at the Pre-Function Area outside Britannia. Lunch will be at the Prince Albert Restaurant
for Heads of Delegation and Levuka Restaurant for all other Participants. Dinner for all Participants in
the last day of the Conference, Friday 4th September wiil be at the Britannia. For all other days,
dinner is at the participants’ leisure. The Information Desk will be happy to provide information on
recommended venues.
SEATING, SPEAKING, LANGUAGE & ATTIRE
At all plenary sessions, each Sponsored Tripartite National Delegations will be assigned six seats:
three at the table and three behind. All other participants will be seated in the plenary hall in a
dedicated seating area, behind Sponsored Delegations with direct access to the Conference
proceedings. All Participants may speak at the Conference. Statements should be as brief as
possible.
The official language of the Conference is English and the dress code is business casual. All Heads of
National Delegations from the Pacific will be issued on registration with BULA shirts to be worn
during the Conference. Leaders please indicate your shirt size using the Form in ANNEX 2.
MEETING PAPERS
Meeting papers will be emailed once they become available. The Conference will be paperless.
Printed documents will not be available at the meeting. Only Heads of Delegations will receive
printed Conference material at the Conference site. Conference materials however will be published
in electronic form on a flash drive. Each Participant will receive a copy of the flash drive in their
satchel at the commencement of the Conference. All Conference papers and presentation slides will
be published in electronic form on a flash drive. Each Participant will receive a copy of the flash drive
at the end of the Conference.
INTERNET
Free internet facilities will be available at the Conference venue. The password is PIDF3.
SOCIAL
There will be three official cocktail receptions on Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th
September. There will be a private dinner by invitation only on Thursday 3rd September and an Island
Night on Friday 4th September for all participants. Dress will be BULA.
TOUR OF PIDF HQ
Delegates who wish to visit the PIDF HQ may do so after the Conference on Friday afternoon 4th
September. A Sign-Up Sheet will be available at the Registration Desk.
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IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS, QUARANTINE AND ARRIVAL FORMALITIES
For information on entry formalities to Fiji please visit the Department of Immigration web site.2
Protocol Officers will be available in Nadi and Nausori to facilitate arrival and departure formalities
provided arrival times are communicated to the Secretariat. Transport will be provided on arrival
and departure for all sponsored participants. All Participants are encouraged to visit the Fiji Islands
Revenue and Customs Authority and the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji3 web sites for information
about prohibited and restricted items.4 The Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority administers a Tourist
VAT Refund Scheme. Please visit their web site for more information.5
MEDICAL
The Secretariat will assist delegates requiring medical assistance. A Sick Bay is available for
delegates.
CASHIER
The Cashier will be located at the Secretariat and will be available from Monday 31st August to
Thursday 3rd September from 9.00am to 4.30pm.
INFORMATION DESKS
An Information Desk will be located at the meeting venue and will be open from Monday 31st August
to Friday 4th September from 8.00am to 5.30pm. More information on Fiji however can be found at
Tourism Fiji website http://www.fiji.travel/.
SECRETARIAT
A Secretariat will be available on site. The PIDF Secretariat however can be reached at the following
address.
Pacific Islands Development Forum Secretariat
56 Domain Road, Suva, FIJI
P.O. Box 2050, Government Buildings, Suva, FIJI
Tel: (679) 3311518; Fax: (679) 3311535
[email protected]; www.pacificidf.org
The following individuals are available to answer any queries:

Mr Penijamini Lomaloma (Summit Coordinator)
Mobile: (679) 9904400
[email protected]

CAPT Eroni Duaibe (Assistant Summit Coordinator)
Mobile: (679) 8391 573
[email protected]

Ms. Asilika Turagavou (Logistics)
Mobile: (679) 9905102
2
http://www.immigration.gov.fj/
http://www.biosecurityfiji.com/
4
http://www.frca.org.fj/arriving-in-fiji/
5
http://www.frca.org.fj/tourist-vat-refund-scheme/
3
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[email protected]

Ms. Litia Sevakasiga (Program)
Mobile: (679) 9906819
[email protected]
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ANNEX 1 – REGISTRATION FORM
THIRD PIDF LEADERS SUMMIT
2nd – 4th September 2015, Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, FIJI
REGISTRATION FORM
(Please type or print in block letters)
Surname:_________________________________________________________________
Forename(s):______________________________________________________________
Title/Designation:___________________________________________________________
Country/Organisation Represented:
_______________________________________________
Preferred Name on Name Badge:
_________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Telephone No.: ________________ Fax No:_______________ Cell:
_______________
Email:______________________________ Web Site:______________________________
Fax or email by 14th August 2015 to:
Pacific Islands Development Forum Secretariat
56 Domain Road, Suva; P.O. Box 2050, Government Buildings, Suva, FIJI
Tel: (679) 3311518; Mob: (679) 9904400; Fax: (679) 3311535
[email protected]; www.pacificidf.org
Register online at: http://goo.gl/forms/JgT2dsdNZx.
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ANNEX 2 – SHIRT SIZE
SHIRT & TOP SIZE:
Shirt
Tick below your shirt size. Refer below for measurements.
S
M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
5XL
Top
Tick below the size for your top. Refer below for measurements.
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
2XL
How to calculate your shirt size
Shirt Size Chart
Use the Table below to determine your shirt size.
Size
Neck
Chest
Waist
Sleeves
S
14 - 14½
35 - 37
29 - 31
32½ - 33
M
15 - 15½
38 - 40
32 - 34
33½ - 34
L
16 - 16½
42 - 44
36 - 38
34½ - 35
XL
17 - 17½
46 - 48
40 - 42
35½ - 36
2XL
18 - 18½
50 - 52
44 - 46
36½ - 37
3XL
19 - 19½
54 - 56
54 - 56
37½ - 38
4XL
20 - 20½
58 - 60
52 - 54
38½ - 39
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Shirt Measurement Instructions
To determine your shirt size you need to take four essential measurements: Base of the neck,
Chest, under the arms, Waistline, Sleeve. Place the measuring tape flat and keep your posture
straight while taking measurements. Remember to measure in inches to match the men's shirt
sizing.
Neck Size: Place the tape around the thickest section of your neck.
Chest Size: Keep your arms by your sides and place one end of the tape at the center of your
neck, at the back. Come till the shoulder, then the elbow, and all the way to the wrist.
Waist Size: Stand straight and circle the tape around your natural waistline. Hold the tape
slightly loose; don't tighten the grip.
Sleeve Size: Keep your arms relaxed at your sides and slightly bent. Measure from the center of
the back of your neck till your shoulder and entire length of the arm.
The illustrations, chart, and sizing guide given above provide you with measurements for the
U.S. standard men's clothing sizes.
Size Chart -Women Shirts
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
2XL
00
0
0-2
4-6
8-10
12-14
16-18
Chest (inches)
26-28
28-30
30-32
32-34
36-38
40-42
44-46
Waist (inches)
20-22
23-24
25-26
27-28
30-32
33-35
36-38
Size
Chest:
Measure under arms around the fullest part of the bust. Be sure to keep tape level across back
and comfortably loose.
Waist:
Measure around natural waist with a measuring tape.
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Pacific Islands Development Forum
56 Domain Road, Nasese
P. O. Box 2050
Government Buildings
Suva, FIJI
Tel: (679) 3311518
Fax: (679) 3311535
www.pacificidf.org
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