Minister-in-Assistance to the President &Env., Republic of Marshall Islands

19/11/2025

The “Third Biennial High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Art 9.5 Climate Finance” took place on November 15th, 2025. The Minister-In-Assistance to the President and Environment, Honorable Bremity Lakjohn, delivered a powerful statement on urgent calls for adaptation finance. Hon. Minister Lakjohn underscores that predictable climate finance from developed countries remains essential for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), yet current delivery is far too slow and uncertain.

Hon. Minister Lakjohn emphasized the urgent need for finance to implement its National Adaptation Plan. The statement calls on developed countries to honor their Glasgow pledge to double Adaptation Finance by 2025, noting that climate impacts are already causing severe suffering. Minister Lakjohn expressed his strong support for the call to establish a new Adaptation Finance goal at COP 30. As submitted by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and the Least Developed Countries (LDC),
This goal should at least triple adaptation finance for developing countries by 2030, reaching at least 120 billion USD annually to close the gap.

19/11/2025

At COP 30 in Belém, RMI Minister-In-Assistance to the President and Environment, Honorable Bremity Lakjohn, met with Japan’s Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Honorable Doi Kentaro. In this bilateral meeting, Hon. Minister Lakjohn expressed RMI’s gratitude for Japan’s longstanding support across sectors such as health, education, fisheries, maritime security, and climate. Hon. Minister Lakjohn acknowledged Japan’s technical assistance on the NAP and work on Nature-Based Solutions, as well as its contribution to the Pacific Resilience Facility.

Hon. Minister Lakjohn highlighted the new Marshall Islands Resilience and Adaptation Trust Fund and invited Japan to consider supporting its initial capitalization and exploring co-financing opportunities. Hon. Minister Lakjohn emphasizes RMI's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on climate resilience and sustainable development.

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

On November 17th, 2025, at COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, Minister-In-Assistance to the President and Environment, Honorable Bremity Lakjohn, met with the Honorable Chris Bowen MP, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

In this important meeting, Hon. Minister Lakjohn conveyed the Marshall Islands’ deep appreciation for Australia’s longstanding partnership and support. He underscored that transitioning away from fossil fuels is not a policy choice but a matter of national survival.

During this important meeting, The Australia Pacific Energy Partnership MOU was signed by Minister Lakjohn and Minister Bowen. The MOU solidifies a partnership for advancing the energy transition by strengthening the capacity of the energy sector through funding of $3.2 million along with training and other sources of support for the Marshall Islands.

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Iakwe aolep !!

The NNC is delighted to share with you all our Quarterly Newsletter Vol.2 No.3. Please click the link below to access the full newsletter. You can also find all the previous newsletters at the Office of the President, MoFAT, PSC's reception area, CMI Library, Alele Museum, RRE Hotel, and other places around Majuro, and everyone is very much welcomed to read them anytime. Komol, kauteij, im jeraman!

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