The g7+

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

On 18–19 August 2026, the g7+ was invited by UNDP Timor-Leste to facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions with Youth Promoters from Uma-Quic Village, Viqueque Municipality, and Samalari Village, Baucau Municipality.

The sessions provided an opportunity to share the history and experiences of the g7+ and lessons learned from its member countries in promoting peace, dialogue, and resilience.

In his presentation, the Chief Operating Officer of g7+, Dr. Felix, highlighted the journey and establishment of the g7+ and shared practical experiences from member countries on how dialogue, reconciliation, and inclusive approaches can contribute to sustainable peace.

Dr. Felix encouraged the Youth Promoters to become Peace Agents in their communities, championing dialogue, listening to different perspectives, and promoting peaceful approaches to resolving conflicts. He emphasized that dialogue remains as one of the most accessible and affordable means for preventing and resolving conflicts within societies.

Youth Promoters from Viqueque and Baucau expressed their appreciation for the knowledge-sharing sessions and encouraged the g7+ to continue supporting efforts to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and peace among young people in Timor-Leste.

20/08/2026

As COP31 approaches in Antalya, the message from countries affected by conflict and fragility is clear: climate finance must reach those who need it most.

For communities facing conflict, drought, floods, displacement and food insecurity, climate change is not a distant environmental challenge, it is a daily struggle for survival, resilience and peace.

Habib Ur Rehman Mayar, Deputy Secretary-General of the g7+ Secretariat, calls for COP31 to move beyond pledges and deliver real implementation. As he puts it:

“Climate finance must follow vulnerability, not bankability.”

That means simplifying access, investing in national capacity, and supporting long-term resilience, not just short-term projects.

If COP31 is truly an “Implementation COP,” its success should be measured not by the number of announcements, but by whether finance reaches communities on the frontlines.

Climate justice means leaving no fragile or conflict-affected country behind.



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As the world prepared for the COP31 in Antalya, one question should guide our collective efforts: will climate finance finally reach those who need it most?

19/08/2026

Dr. Helder da Costa, Secretary-General of g7+ participated in the CPLP - Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa Council of Minister meeting representing g7+ in its capacity as Associated Observer Status.

🎥 A sessão de abertura da ###I Reunião Ordinária do Conselho de Ministros da CPLP foi proferida pelo Primeiro-Ministro da República Democrática de Timor-Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, a 19 de agosto de 2026, em Díli, Timor-Leste. 🇹🇱

19/08/2026

Happy 107th Independence Day AFGHANISTAN

18/08/2026

𝐒𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝟕+ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

Solomon Islands will push for promote stronger cooperation on responsible natural resource management, peer learning and peacebuilding during its chairmanship of the g7+, with these issues set to feature at the group’s high-level summit in New York.

The Government will also draw on the experiences of other member states, including Timor-Leste, as it considers establishing a sovereign wealth fund to ensure natural resource revenues benefit future generations.

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https://theislandsun.com.sb/sis-to-push-responsible-resource-management-at-g7-summit/

18/08/2026

Following the successful g7+ Election Observation Mission (EOM) to São Tomé and Príncipe on 19 July 2026, g7+ Chief Operating Officer Dr. Felix Piedade and Director General of Timor-Leste’s Technical Secretariat for Electoral Administration (STAE), Mr. Elviro Moniz, were invited by TATOLI News to share lessons learned from the Presidential Election.

Mr. Moniz highlighted the important role of the National Election Commission of São Tomé and Príncipe in ensuring the successful conduct of the election. He noted that the election was peaceful, fair, and transparent, and conducted in accordance with international standards and democratic principles. He also highlighted similarities between the electoral experiences of São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste, emphasizing the value of sharing experiences and learning from one another.

Dr. Piedade thanked the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe for inviting the g7+ EOM and recognized its support, particularly through the focal point, in facilitating the mission. He also shared good practices and lessons that could be adapted to strengthen future elections in Timor-Leste.

The discussion reaffirmed the importance of peer learning, cooperation, and sharing good practices among g7+ member countries to strengthen democratic institutions and promote credible, peaceful, and inclusive electoral processes.

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