With the trip, The Crown Princess and the minister will focus attention on the consequences of climate change in the Pacific Ocean region. The visit to Vanuatu the days of 23-24 April thus takes place a short time after the island country has been hit by two cyclones and two earthquakes. Among other things, The Crown Princess will participate in field visits to crisis response areas and have the opportunity to meet with actors who are in charge of reconstruction projects in the wake of the natural disasters.

The Pacific islands Vanuatu and Fiji belong to the group of small developing island countries that are increasingly experiencing the consequences of global climate change. As a candidate for the UN’s Security Council, Denmark emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the small countries have a strong voice in the global climate negotiations and in matters pertaining to international peace and security.

The Pacific Islands also have a number of demographic and development challenges, including in relation to sexual and reproductive health and rights.  This is a key issue for Denmark and a focus area for The Crown Princess, who has been patron of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) since 2010.

The visit to Fiji on 25-27 April will be partly carried out together with UNFPA Executive Director Natalie Kanem. There, The Crown Princess will, among other things, focus on how the destruction and evacuations in the wake of climate change result in increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence, and how the health care system works to protect women and girls in vulnerable situations.

On 28 April, The Crown Princess and the minister visit Sydney, Australia, where Her Royal Highness will take part in an arrangement with Danish business representatives involved in the green transition in Australia and visit a number of Danish-led projects related to sustainable construction and transportation.

 

Programme 
The programme is subject to possible changes.

Sunday, 23 April 2023

The first two days of the visit take place in the island country Vanuatu.

HRH The Crown Princess participates in a meeting with Vanuatu’s minister of climate change adaptation
The Crown Princess receives a briefing together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen by Vanuatu’s minister of climate change adaptation H.E. Ralph Regenvanu.

HRH The Crown Princess visits the local community Pele Island
The Crown Princess and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen visit the local community on Pele Island, which has been hard hit by the two cyclones and two earthquakes which have recently struck Vanuatu.  

On Pele Island, the residents, in cooperation with a number of partners, including the UN’s Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), have started initiatives for preventing climate change and developing sustainable energy sources.

HRH The Crown Princess receives briefing
The Crown Princess receives a briefing together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen on the current political situation in Vanuatu and Fiji and in the region by the EU’s delegation in the Pacific Ocean Region.

Monday, 24 April 2023

HRH The Crown Princess is received by Vanuatu’s government
Together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen, The Crown Princess is officially received by Vanuatu’s government in the capital, Port Vila.

HRH The Crown Princess takes part in a courtesy meeting with Vanuatu’s President
The Crown Princess participates in a meeting with Vanuatu’s President, H.E. Nikenike Vurobaravu, together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen.

HRH The Crown Princess participates in a courtesy meeting with Vanuatu’s prime minister
The Crown Princess takes part in a meeting with Vanuatu’s prime minister, H.E. Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen.

HRH The Crown Princess visits the local community Etas
The Crown Princess visits the local community Etas, where the relief organisation ADRA, with support from the EU, has begun a number of initiatives for women in one of Vanuatu’s most vulnerable areas. During the visit, The Crown Princess will also gain insight into how work is being done to rebuild the community following the two cyclones that hit the area in early March.

HRH The Crown Princess takes part in official luncheon
The Crown Princess, together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen, participates in an official luncheon with Vanuatu’s government.

HRH The Crown Princess participates in climate arrangement
The Crown Princess and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen take part in a climate arrangement at the University of the South Pacific, where The Crown Princess will deliver a speech and participate in discussions with the university’s students.    

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

The island country Fiji is the setting for the trip’s programme the following three days.

HRH The Crown Princess takes part in traditional Fijian welcoming ceremony
The Crown Princess, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Natalia Kanem are received with a traditional welcoming ceremony in Fiji’s capital, Suva. 

HRH The Crown Princess participates in courtesy meeting with Fiji’s President  
The Crown Princess, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem take part in a meeting with Fiji’s President, H.E. Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere.

HRH The Crown Princess visits tent village at Nabavatu
The Crown Princess, together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem, visits the tent village Nabavatu on Fiji’s second largest island, Vanua Levu. The tent village houses internally displaced persons in the wake of the cyclone that struck Fiji in 2020.  The visit focuses on the consequences of climate change and UNFPA’s work to safeguard sexual and reproductive health and rights for girls and women in humanitarian crises.

HRH The Crown Princess participates in reception and dinner
The Crown Princess, Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen and UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem take part in a reception and dinner with Fiji’s President and prime minister in the capital, Suva.

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

HRH The Crown Princess takes part in sailing tour
The Crown Princess and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen participate in a sailing tour on the traditional vessel “Uto Ni Yalo”. On board are representatives from The Pacific Community (SPC).

HRH The Crown Princess takes part in courtesy meeting with Fiji’s prime minister
The Crown Princess and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen participate in a meeting with Fiji’s prime minister, H.E. Sitiveni L. Rabuka.

HRH The Crown Princess visits organisations for persons with disabilities
Together with UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem, The Crown Princess visits the headquarters of the organisation “Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation”, where The Crown Princess will gain insight into the work UNFPA and disability organisations do for vulnerable persons with disabilities. Among other things, The Crown Princess will assist with the hand-out of “dignity kits”, which are aid packages developed especially for persons with disabilities in connection with humanitarian crises.

HRH The Crown Princess takes part in arrangement concerning BOGA
The Crown Princess delivers a speech at an arrangement focused on BOGA (Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance), where Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen also participates. The arrangement brings together high-ranking representatives from the Pacific nations for a discussion about the region’s role in connection with BOGA’s vision of a controlled and equitable phase-out of oil and gas production.

HRH The Crown Princess visits the University of the South Pacific
The Crown Princess and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen participate together in a dialogue with students from the Pacific region about the climate agenda and about involvement of young people in this agenda.

Thursday, 27 April 2023

HRH The Crown Princess visits Blackrock Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Camp
The Crown Princess and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen visit the training centre Blackrock, where Fiji’s armed forces are trained before they are deployed on UN peacekeeping missions. The centre also assists with efforts in connection with humanitarian crises.   

Friday, 28 April 2023

The programme will take place in Sydney, Australia 

HRH The Crown Princess takes part in cycling tour inspired by Danish, sustainable infrastructure
The Crown Princess participates in a cycling tour on one of Sydney’s bicycle trails, which are inspired by the Copenhagen Bike Lane. Denmark supports Sydney’s strategy for a more bicycle-friendly and sustainable city, and the Danish architecture and urban planning firm Gehl Architects has, among other things, been involved in the city council’s development plan, “Sustainable Sydney 2030”.

HRH The Crown Princess participates in roundtable discussion with Danish business representatives on the green transition in Australia
Together with Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen, The Crown Princess takes part in a roundtable discussion with Danish companies working on the green transition in Australia.

The Crown Princess takes part in tour of the sustainable skyscraper Quay Quarter Tower
The Crown Princess and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen participate in a tour of the sustainable skyscraper Quay Quarter Tower, which was designed by the Danish architecture firm 3XN.