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PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.

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44ᵗʰ Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action

PGA's 44th Annual Forum was conducted virtually in 2023 and was hosted by the Parliament of Seychelles.

44ᵗʰ Annual Forum (Agenda)

Our 44th Annual Forum took place, virtually, on November 15 - 16, 2023.

Conserving 30 Percent of the Ocean by 2030 - Implementation of SDG 14.2 and 14.5

Climate health is directly linked to the ocean. The ocean absorbs nearly one-quarter of carbon dioxide emissions and roughly 90 percent of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gas emissions.

Global Parliamentary Declaration Calling for a Moratorium on Deep Seabed Mining

Through this Declaration, parliamentarians around the world are united in adopting a precautionary approach for this common heritage of humankind, and the protection of the human rights for all people who depend on the Ocean.

For a moratorium on the exploitation of the seabed!

As refuges of a unique biodiversity in the world and allies in our fight against climate change, we must absolutely protect our oceans from destruction and exploitation.

PGA Annual Report 2021

The spirit of collective action that characterizes PGA is more important today than ever. PGA’s international network stands in solidarity with champions of democracy and defenders of human rights and peace worldwide.

How We Work

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Members of Parliaments (MPs) have a key role to play in national and global efforts to promote and protect human rights, democracy and peace...

Second Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans (CAP-Oceans)

Lawmakers from PGA’s global membership came together to discuss the Role of Parliamentarians in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 on the Protection of the Ocean.

42nd Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action

Our 42nd Annual Forum was held virtually on December 16-17, 2021

As environmental damages and crimes amass, the interconnection between protection of human rights and nature becomes more prevalent

A webinar on “Putting an End to Greed: The interaction between respect for human rights and the protection of nature” featured the participation of experts in the field of international law, sustainable development, advocacy and human rights.

World Oceans Day: Parliamentarians are Vital to Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean

World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June, following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

UN Ambassadors and Leaders Discuss Synergies for a More Efficient National Implementation of SDGs

On 12 February 2020, the Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein under the leadership of Amb. Christian Wenaweser, hosted the first 2020 PGA UN Advisory Committee meeting.

Kiribati Accedes to Rome Statute

Pacific Island State Affirms its Commitment to International Justice and Accedes to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Following Determined Action by Parliamentarians

How Parliamentarians Can Mark International Day of the Girl 2019

Since 2012, we mark October 11 as the International Day of the Girl (IDG), an opportunity to take stock on progress towards the fulfilment of girls’ rights and the challenges many of them are still facing around the world.

PGA Mourns the Passing of Tongan Prime Minister ’Akilisi Pohiva, former PGA member and lifelong pro-democracy advocate

Pohiva served as the first prime minister of the South Pacific island nation elected by parliament rather than appointed by the monarch.

Pacific Islands States Commit to Advancing International Criminal Justice

On 31 May 2019, more than 40 members of parliament, government representatives, and senior diplomats convened at a strategic high-level event in Vanuatu, to promote the advancement of international criminal justice in the Pacific Islands region.

Gender Perspectives in the Use of Technology against the Impact of Climate Change and for Access to Clean Water and Energy

The Permanent Mission of Turkey to the United Nations hosted, in collaboration with Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), a Side Event on Gender Perspectives in the Use of Technology against the Impact of Climate Change and for Access to Clean Water a

31st Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA)

"Environment, Energy Management and the Global Economy". United States Congress, Washington, DC. October 20-22, 2009.

Bellagio Communiqué on Climate Change (1990)

From 31 May to 2 June 1990, members of Parliamentarians for Global Action met in Bellagio, Italy for a workshop entitled Global Warming: North-South and the Planetary Partnership.