Apisai Ielemia

ModernPoliticianTuvalu1955 — ?

Tuvalu PM, climate diplomacy missionary.

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Quick Facts

Born

1955

Country

Tuvalu

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score48.0

Apisai Ielemia — Complete Timeline

2006 AD

Elected Prime Minister of TuvaluPolitical Action◆ Major

Apisai Ielemia was elected as the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, succeeding Maatia Toafa. His government prioritized climate change advocacy, seeking international attention for the threat of sea-level rise to low-lying island nations.

ElectionPrime MinisterTuvalu

Impact: nationalconstructive

2008 AD

Advocated for the 'Tuvalu Declaration' on Climate ChangePolitical Action

Ielemia's government issued the 'Tuvalu Declaration' at the Pacific Islands Forum, calling for urgent global action on climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The declaration emphasized the vulnerability of Pacific island nations.

Climate ChangePacific Islands ForumDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

2009 AD

Led Tuvalu's delegation to the Copenhagen Climate SummitPolitical Action◆ Major

Prime Minister Ielemia led Tuvalu's delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. He delivered a passionate plea for stronger action on climate change, highlighting the existential threat to Tuvalu and other small island states.

Climate ChangeDiplomacyCopenhagen Summit

Impact: globalconstructive