Simon Kofe
Simon Kofe is the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Tuvalu, known for his poignant advocacy on climate change issues. He gained international attention during the COP26 conference when he delivered a speech submerged in water to highlight the existential threat posed by rising sea levels to his nation. Kofe is at the forefront of Tuvalu's groundbreaking initiative to become the world's first digital nation, aiming to preserve the country's identity, culture, and governance in a virtual space as its physical territory faces imminent submersion due to climate change.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,957 | $62,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,094,118 | 2,957 | $62,000 | 36$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Simon Kofe appeared at the UN Climate Conference speaking from a flooded area to illustrate the sinking of his country.
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Switzerland:
Simon Kofe was the Foreign Minister of Tuvalu who made a symbolic speech at the United Nations standing in water.
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United States:
Then-foreign minister Simon Kofe delivered a speech to the United Nations while standing knee-deep in water.
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Kenya:
Simon Kofe criticized the negotiations, stating that climate-vulnerable countries were asked to settle for less.
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United Kingdom:
Simon Kofe, the transport and energy minister for Tuvalu, expressed disappointment over the alternatives presented to climate-vulnerable countries.
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United Kingdom:
Simon Kofe, minister for transport for Tuvalu, stated that a levy on shipping would have minimal effect on consumer prices.
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Colombia:
Simon Kofe, the Tuvaluan Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Tuvalu will become the first digital nation.
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