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Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar condemns Afghan Taliban for repressive policies

Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, issued a comprehensive statement today addressing the current security and humanitarian situation involving the Afghan Taliban administration. In a media briefing, the Minister characterized the current regime in Kabul as an “illegitimate” authority, citing its lack of a democratic mandate and its alleged role in regional instability.

Security and Counter-Terrorism Concerns

Minister Tarar addressed the escalating security challenges at the border, alleging a direct link between the Afghan Taliban and militant groups operating within Pakistan. He stated that the regime provides “safe havens and facilitation” for organizations responsible for recent domestic attacks, including the targeting of a Shiite mosque and the recent martyrdom of Lt. Col. Gulfar Ahmed.

The Minister confirmed that recent unprovoked cross-border actions were met with a decisive response from Pakistan’s armed forces, resulting in the neutralization of several threats and the capture of strategic posts.

Civil Rights and Institutionalized Discrimination

A significant portion of the address focused on the Taliban’s recently implemented criminal regulations. Minister Tarar highlighted concerns regarding the regression of civil liberties, specifically:

  • Social Stratification: The Minister noted that new laws create a tiered justice system where penalties are determined by social class—ranging from warnings for the elite to physical punishment for the “lower class.”
  • Status of Enslavement: He condemned the regime’s explicit legal recognition of individuals as “free or enslaved,” calling it a direct violation of the Cairo Declaration and modern Islamic consensus.
  • Gender-Based Restrictions: Citing the “widest gender gap in the world,” Tarar noted that 80% of Afghan women aged 18–29 are now denied education due to bans on schooling past the age of 13.

International Human Rights Citations

The Minister’s briefing referenced a February 12, 2026, United Nations Security Council report which flagged systemic hostage-taking and the abuse of women and girls. Furthermore, he noted reports regarding International Criminal Court (ICC) scrutiny of Taliban leadership—including Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada—concerning potential warrants for gender-based persecution.

“No civilized society can allow this,” stated Minister Tarar. “The Afghan Taliban’s actions and their interpretation of governance are a perversion of religious teachings and have no basis in Islam. We call upon the international community to recognize the systemic discrimination and state-sponsored activities currently defining this regime.”


About the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB), Pakistan: The Ministry is responsible for the formulation and implementation of Pakistan’s media policy and the dissemination of government information both domestically and internationally.

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Pakistan to Host Indus AI Week 2026, a Five-Day National Platform Advancing Artificial Intelligence

Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pakistan will host Indus AI Week 2026 from 9 to 15 February 2026, a five–day national platform on artificial intelligence led by the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication. The week–long engagement marks a significant milestone in the country's digital journey, bringing together government leadership, international industry pioneers, academia, and the youth to accelerate AI awareness and practical adoption. The program is designed as a multi layered platform to move artificial intelligence from policy discussion into real world engagement through three strategic pillars: a high level summit, an innovation arena, and nationwide activities.

The programme will commence with the Indus AI Summit, which will convene on 9 February 2026 in Islamabad, as the central national forum for articulating Pakistan’s strategic direction on Sovereign Artificial Intelligence, while engaging global experts on the trajectory and implications of Artificial General Intelligence. The Summit is convened as a closed, execution–focused engagement designed to move beyond conceptual debate toward realistic national choices on AI systems, infrastructure, institutions, and long–term capability.

The Indus AI Summit will convene a rare assembly of global leaders shaping the future of Sovereign AI and AGI, with direct experience in building, governing, and operating intelligence at national and planetary scale. Confirmed participants include H.E. Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, a global authority on AI as a national capability, Dr Randolph Goebel, one of the world’s leading experts on AGI and large–scale cognitive systems, Dominic Williams, Founder of the DFINITY Foundation and a leading voice on open and sovereign AI ecosystems, and Dr Michael Sung, a recognised expert on AI platforms, innovation economics, and system–level technology trajectories.

The dialogue will further benefit from senior practitioners operating at the intersection of policy and execution, including Omar Rana, Chair of the Open Mind Institute, Siim Sikkut, former Government CIO of Estonia, Dr Sanjeeva Weerawarana, Founder and CEO of WSO2, and Dr Esther Baldwin, with deep expertise in applied and industrial–scale AI systems. Together with policymakers, system architects, and investors from across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the Summit will focus on AGI trajectories, sovereign AI choices, national compute and capital pathways, trust and accountability mechanisms, and the institutional architectures required to deploy intelligence responsibly, securely, and at scale.

The Summit will culminate in the issuance of the Islamabad AI Declaration, a concise statement of national intent setting out Pakistan’s principles and execution priorities for Sovereign AI and AGI, including national positions on compute access, data stewardship, trust frameworks, institutional responsibility, and international engagement. The Declaration is intended to guide practical implementation across government and the broader economy, rather than serve as a purely aspirational policy statement.

Following the Summit, Indus AI Week will transition into the Innovation, Learning, and Engagement Arena, taking place on 9 and 10 February 2026 in Islamabad. The Arena is designed as a delivery–focused platform to translate strategic intent into practical capability, hosting a curated suite of eleven flagship programmes spanning skills, innovation, and applied experimentation. Key initiatives include Uraan AI Techathon 1.0, Pakistan’s first national AI–focused techathon, the AI for Her initiative, and the National AI Training Bootcamp, alongside specialised tracks such as the AI Wrapper Competition, Game Jam, and Cloud Credit Sprint. Collectively, these programmes enable participants to move from ideation to scalable solutions across priority sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and fintech.

The Arena will feature strong representation from Pakistan’s domestic technology sector, highlighting the growing maturity and depth of the national AI ecosystem. Participating organisations include Devsinc, Netsol, Snsskies, Zemotify, and WAI Advance Industries. These companies and their leadership will demonstrate Pakistan’s readiness to compete and collaborate within the global AI economy.

Interactive and experiential components will further deepen engagement, including a Technology and Innovation Hub for startups, an Industry Expo, and dedicated GovTech and DefenceTech Showcases. Attendees will also experience the AR, VR, and Robotics Showcase, featuring locally developed hardware and applied innovations, alongside the Indus eSports Championship, highlighting the convergence of AI, gaming, and immersive technologies. In parallel, co–branded activities will be hosted by universities and institutions across Pakistan to ensure broad–based national participation beyond the main venue.

The scale and ambition of Indus AI Week 2026 are supported by a strong ecosystem of sponsors and strategic partners. Jazz and PTCL Ufone lead private–sector participation as primary sponsors, complemented by partnerships with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), P@SHA, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Ignite National Technology Fund, and the Special Education Department. Technical support is provided by the Special Communications Organization (SCO), Uraan Pakistan, and the Centre for Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA).

Together, these engagements position Indus AI Week 2026 as a national effort to strengthen Pakistan’s AI readiness, build indigenous capability, and enable meaningful collaboration with international partners and investors across the AI value chain, reinforcing Artificial Intelligence as a driver of economic growth, institutional performance, and long–term competitiveness.

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Nigeria Welcomes First Wave of St. Kitts and Nevis Delegation Following Landmark Visa-Free Agreement

ABUJA, Nigeria, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nigeria yesterday welcomed an official government delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis, just weeks after the two nations achieved a historic milestone: granting visa–free entry to citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis. The visit was facilitated in partnership with Aquarian Consult, underscoring the role of private sector leadership in advancing Afri–Caribbean Cooperation.

This groundbreaking agreement makes the Caribbean nation the first outside Africa and ECOWAS to enjoy unrestricted access to Nigeria, signalling a new era of connectivity and cooperation among the Global African people.

Led by Minister of Agriculture, Samal Mojah Duggins, the 20–member senior delegation also includes the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley, and Speaker of the National Assembly, Lanien Blanchette. With high–level government and private sector meetings on the agenda, the visit signals a bold commitment to accelerate diplomatic and economic ties after this landmark policy shift, an example of how Global African communities can unite for shared progress.

The breakthrough was brokered by Nigerian business leader, Aisha Maina, CEO of Aquarian Consult, whose leadership during the Afri–Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS ’25) was instrumental in driving this agreement forward.

“This is more than a policy change, it’s a signal to the world that Africa and the Caribbean are ready to collaborate on trade, investment, and cultural exchange,” said Aisha Maina. “Global investors should take note: this is the beginning of a powerful alliance built on the strength of Global African people.”

The delegation’s arrival highlights opportunities in sectors such as agribusiness, technology, and creative industries. Both nations are advancing discussions on food security, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment, with expanded outcomes expected at AACIS ’26 in Abuja next March.

St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Agriculture, Samal Mojah Duggins, said: “This partnership represents a bold step toward a future where Africa and the Caribbean collaborate as equals in trade, culture, and innovation, uniting global African efforts for shared prosperity.”

For global business leaders, this development signals new opportunities in South–South cooperation, leveraging Nigeria’s role as Africa’s economic gateway and St. Kitts and Nevis’ strategic Citizenship by Investment program.

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Erste „Klimabürger“ von Nauru im weltweit ersten Programm zugelassen

AUCKLAND, Neuseeland, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Die Republik Nauru hat ihre ersten neuen Staatsbürger im Rahmen des Regierungsprogramms „Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program” (Programm für wirtschaftliche und klimatische Widerstandsfähigkeit) willkommen geheißen, das Ende letzten Jahres auf der COP29 angekündigt wurde.

Nauru, das laut dem Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) der Vereinten Nationen aufgrund seiner erhöhten Anfälligkeit für wirtschaftliche und ökologische Schocks als fünftgefährdetstes Land der Welt eingestuft wurde, hat das Programm ins Leben gerufen, um verantwortungsbewussten Investoren die Möglichkeit zu bieten, eine zusätzliche Staatsbürgerschaft zu erwerben und gleichzeitig einen Beitrag zu Klimaschutz– und nachhaltigen Entwicklungsprojekten im Südpazifik zu leisten.

Der Geschäftsführer des Programms, Edward Clark, gab bekannt, dass der erste Bewerber eine vierköpfige deutsche Familie ist, die kürzlich ihr langjähriges Familienunternehmen – ein renommiertes deutsches Unternehmen – verkauft hat und derzeit in Dubai lebt.

„Angesichts der aktuellen globalen politischen Instabilität suchten sie nach einer zweiten Staatsbürgerschaft, um sich eine Absicherung zu verschaffen, und entschieden sich für das Nauru Economic & Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, da der Beitrag zur Bewältigung der Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Insel verwendet wird“, erklärte er.

Clark, der über umfangreiche Erfahrungen in den Bereichen internationales Bankwesen, Finanzkriminalität und Compliance verfügt, erklärte, dass es von der Antragstellung bis zur Erteilung der Staatsbürgerschaft weniger als vier Monate gedauert habe und dass strenge Sorgfaltsprüfungen durchgeführt worden seien.

„Dies ist ein grundlegender Pfeiler unseres Programms und eine Garantie für den Ruf und die Sicherheit Naurus“, erklärte er.

„Alle Bewerber werden von internationalen Strafverfolgungsbehörden überprüft und gründlichen Hintergrundchecks unterzogen. Unser gesamter Bewerbungsprozess entspricht internationalen Best Practices.“

Er erklärte, dass nur Personen von höchstem Rang, die an der Gestaltung der Zukunft Naurus mitwirken können, die Staatsbürgerschaft erhalten werden.

„Die Verleihung der nauruischen Staatsbürgerschaft an diese Familie stellt einen bedeutenden Meilenstein für das Programm dar und stärkt das Vertrauen derjenigen, die derzeit die Möglichkeit einer Staatsbürgerschaft durch Investition in Nauru prüfen.“

Nauru startet ein langfristiges Projekt, das das Land angesichts wirtschaftlicher Herausforderungen und des Klimawandels reformieren soll. Neben Themen wie Nahrungsmittel– und Wasserversorgungssicherheit umfasst es auch die „Higher Ground Initiative“, die fast die gesamte Bevölkerung von der Küste in höher gelegene Gebiete umsiedeln soll.

Die neuen Staatsbürger aus Deutschland haben ihren Antrag über die internationale Migrationsagentur Henley & Partners gestellt, die in einer Erklärung erklärte, das Unternehmen sei „unglaublich stolz darauf, den ersten Antragsteller zu vertreten, dem im Rahmen des Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program der Republik Nauru erfolgreich die Staatsbürgerschaft gewährt wurde“.

„Für unser Unternehmen geht es hier nicht nur um Mobilität, sondern darum, Kapital in einen kleinen Inselstaat zu lenken, der mit realen Klimarisiken konfrontiert ist.

Dies ist ein klares Beispiel dafür, wie Investitionsmigration, wenn sie richtig konzipiert und gesteuert wird, Kapital in Maßnahmen zur Stärkung der Wirtschafts– und Klimaresilienz lenken und eine nachhaltigere Zukunft schaffen kann“, heißt es abschließend in der Erklärung.


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Nauru accueille ses premiers citoyens du climat dans le cadre d’un programme inédit dans le monde

AUCKLAND, Nouvelle–Zélande, 05 août 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La république de Nauru a accueilli ses premiers nouveaux citoyens dans le cadre de l’Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (Programme gouvernemental de citoyenneté pour la résilience économique et climatique), annoncé lors de la COP29 à la fin de l’année dernière.

Classé cinquième pays le plus vulnérable au monde selon l’Indice de Vulnérabilité Multidimensionnelle (IVM) des Nations unies, en raison de son exposition accrue aux chocs économiques et environnementaux, Nauru a lancé ce programme afin de permettre aux investisseurs soucieux de l’environnement d’acquérir une citoyenneté supplémentaire tout en contribuant à des projets d’adaptation au changement climatique et de développement durable dans le Pacifique Sud.

Edward Clark, le PDG du programme, a révélé que le premier demandeur approuvé était une famille allemande de quatre personnes qui avait récemment vendu son entreprise familiale, une entreprise allemande réputée, et qui vivait actuellement à Dubaï.

« Ils cherchaient une seconde nationalité pour disposer d’un plan B face à l’instabilité politique mondiale actuelle. Ils ont choisi le programme de citoyenneté de Nauru pour sa résilience économique et climatique, car cette contribution vise à lutter contre les impacts du changement climatique sur l’île », a–t–il expliqué.

M. Clark, qui possède une vaste expérience dans les secteurs bancaire, financier et de la conformité, a déclaré qu’il s’était écoulé moins de quatre mois entre la réception de la demande et l’octroi de la nationalité, et que des procédures de contrôle préalable strictes avaient été suivies.

« Il s’agit d’un pilier fondamental de notre programme et d’une garantie pour la réputation et la sécurité de Nauru », a–t–il ajouté.

« Tous les candidats sont soumis à des vérifications auprès des forces de l’ordre internationales et à un contrôle approfondi de leurs antécédents. L’ensemble de notre processus de candidature est conforme aux meilleures pratiques internationales. »

Il a précisé que seules les personnes de haut rang, capables de contribuer à l’avenir de Nauru, se verraient accorder la nationalité.

« L’octroi de la nationalité nauruane à cette famille marque une étape importante pour le programme et renforce la confiance de ceux et celles qui envisagent actuellement d’acquérir la nationalité nauruane par investissement. »

Nauru s’engage dans un projet à long terme visant à réformer le pays face aux défis économiques et au changement climatique. Outre la gestion de questions telles que la sécurité alimentaire et hydrique, ce projet comprend l’initiative « Higher Ground », qui consiste à relocaliser la quasi–totalité de la population des côtes vers des terres plus élevées.

Les nouveaux citoyens allemands ont déposé leur candidature par l’intermédiaire du cabinet Henley & Partners, spécialisé dans l’immigration internationale, qui a déclaré dans un communiqué être « extrêmement fier de représenter le premier demandeur à obtenir la citoyenneté dans le cadre de l’Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program de Nauru ».

« Pour notre entreprise, cela va au–delà de la mobilité ; il s’agit d’orienter les capitaux vers un petit État insulaire en développement, confronté à des risques climatiques.

« C’est un exemple clair de la manière dont la migration d’investissement, lorsqu’elle est bien conçue et gérée, peut orienter les capitaux vers des mesures de résilience économique et climatique, et créer un avenir plus durable », conclut le communiqué.


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Primeiros “cidadãos do clima” aprovados por Nauru em programa inédito no mundo

AUCKLAND, Nova Zelândia, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A República de Nauru deu as boas–vindas aos seus primeiros novos cidadãos no âmbito do Programa de Cidadania de Resiliência Econômica e Climática do governo, anunciado na COP29 no final do ano passado.

Nauru, classificada como a quinta nação mais vulnerável do mundo no Índice de Vulnerabilidade Multidimensional (MVI) das Nações Unidas, por sua maior exposição a choques econômicos e ambientais, lançou o programa como uma forma de investidores conscientes adquirirem uma cidadania adicional enquanto contribuem para projetos de adaptação climática e desenvolvimento sustentável na região do Pacífico Sul.

O CEO do programa, Edward Clark, revelou que o primeiro candidato aprovado é uma família alemã de quatro pessoas que recentemente vendeu sua empresa familiar de longa data — uma empresa alemã bem conhecida e respeitável — e atualmente mora em Dubai.

“Eles estavam procurando uma segunda cidadania para lhes fornecer um Plano B, dada a atual volatilidade política global, e escolheram o Programa de Cidadania de Resiliência Econômica e Climática de Nauru porque a contribuição estava indo para combater os impactos das mudanças climáticas na ilha”, explicou.

Sr. Clark, que tem uma extensa experiência em bancos internacionais, crimes financeiros e conformidade, disse que demorou menos de quatro meses desde o recebimento do pedido até a concessão da cidadania, e que processos rigorosos de due diligence foram seguidos.

“Este é um pilar fundamental do nosso programa e uma salvaguarda para a reputação e segurança de Nauru”, declarou ele.

“Todos os candidatos passam por verificações com agências internacionais de aplicação da lei e estão sujeitos a uma verificação aprofundada de antecedentes. Todo o nosso processo de inscrição é consistente com as melhores práticas internacionais.”

Segundo ele, somente indivíduos altamente capacitados, aptos a participar da construção do futuro de Nauru, receberão a cidadania.

“A concessão da cidadania nauruana a esta família é um marco importante para o programa e proporciona ainda mais confiança para aqueles que estão atualmente explorando a cidadania nauru por investimento.”

Nauru está embarcando em um projeto de longo prazo que reformará a nação diante dos desafios econômicos e das mudanças climáticas, que, além de lidar com questões como segurança alimentar e hídrica, inclui a “Iniciativa de Terrenos Mais Elevados”, realocando quase toda a população da costa para terrenos mais altos.

Os novos cidadãos da Alemanha se inscreveram por meio dos agentes internacionais de migração Henley & Partners, que em um comunicado disseram que a empresa está “incrivelmente orgulhosa de representar o primeiro candidato a receber com sucesso a cidadania sob o Programa de Cidadania de Resiliência Econômica e Climática da República de Nauru.

“Para nossa empresa, isso vai além da mobilidade; trata–se de direcionar capital para um pequeno estado insular em desenvolvimento que enfrenta riscos climáticos reais.”

“Este é um exemplo claro de como a migração de investimentos, quando adequadamente projetada e governada, pode canalizar capital para medidas de resiliência econômica e climática e criar um futuro mais sustentável”, concluiu o comunicado.


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First ‘climate citizens’ approved by Nauru in world-first program

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Republic of Nauru has welcomed its first new citizens under the government’s Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, announced at COP29 late last year.

Nauru, ranked the world’s fifth most vulnerable nation under the United Nations’ Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for its heightened exposure to economic and environmental shocks, launched the program as a way for conscientious investors to acquire an additional citizenship while contributing to climate adaptation and sustainable development projects in the South Pacific.

Program CEO Edward Clark revealed the first approved applicant is a German family of four who recently sold their long–standing family business — a well–known, reputable German company — and are currently living in Dubai.

“They were looking for a second citizenship to provide them with a Plan B given the current global political volatility and chose the Nauru Economic & Climate Resilience Citizenship Program because the contribution was going towards tackling the impacts of climate change on the island,” he explained.

Mr Clark, who has an extensive background in international banking, financial crime and compliance, said it took under four months from receiving the application to the granting of citizenship, and that strict due diligence processes were followed.

“This is a fundamental pillar of our program and a safeguard for Nauru’s reputation and security,” he said.

“All applicants undergo checks with international law enforcement agencies and are subject to in–depth background verification. Our entire application process is consistent with international best practices.”

He said only individuals of the highest calibre who can participate in shaping Nauru’s future will be granted citizenship.

“The granting of Nauruan citizenship to this family marks a major milestone for the program and provides even more confidence to those who are currently exploring Nauru citizenship by investment.”

Nauru is embarking on a long–term project that will reform the nation in the face of economic challenges and climate change, which as well as dealing with issues like food and water security, includes the “Higher Ground Initiative” – relocating almost the entire population from the coast to higher ground.

The new citizens from Germany applied through international migration agents Henley & Partners, who in a statement said the company is “incredibly proud to represent the first applicant to be successfully granted citizenship under the Republic of Nauru’s Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program.

“For our firm, this goes beyond mobility; this is about directing capital into a Small Island Developing State, which is facing real climate risk.

“This is a clear example of how investment migration, when properly designed and governed, can channel capital toward economic and climate resilience measures and create a more sustainable future,” the statement concluded.


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Pequena nação busca investidores em assuntos climáticos para se tornarem cidadãos e ajudarem a mudar o mundo

AUCKLAND, Nova Zelândia, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Não vamos ficar parados esperando que as ondas levem as nossas casas e a nossa infraestrutura”, disse o líder da menor república do mundo, logo após a nação ter usado a COP29 como uma plataforma de lançamento para o projeto de resiliência climática mais inovador do mundo.

“Enquanto o mundo debate a ação climática, devemos tomar medidas proativas para garantir o futuro da nossa nação”, continuou o presidente de Nauru, David Adeang.

Membro do Fórum de Vulnerabilidade Climática, composto por nações em desenvolvimento na linha de frente das mudanças climáticas, o governo de Nauru está em busca de investidores de todo o mundo que queiram fazer parte de uma solução ousada, não apenas para a nação, mas para todo o mundo.

O país está embarcando em um projeto que reformará sua nação diante das mudanças climáticas, além de lidar com questões como segurança alimentar e hídrica, e irá participar do “Higher Ground Initiative” – realocando quase toda a população da costa para terras mais altas.

Este projeto é enorme. Alguns podem chamá–lo de audacioso. E é caro.

No entanto, o homem que lidera a arrecadação de uma grande parte dos fundos por meio de um programa de cidadania exclusivo voltado para investidores e empreendedores de assuntos climáticos diz que já há um interesse significativo de todo o mundo de pessoas que querem se tornar “cidadãos climáticos”.

O neozelandês Edward Clark tem uma extensa experiência em bancos internacionais, crimes financeiros e conformidade, e é exatamente por isso que o Governo de Nauru o nomeou CEO do Programa de Cidadania de Resiliência Econômica e Climática de Nauru.

Clark disse que, ao contrário de alguns programas de cidadania por investimento que têm sido objeto de controvérsia, o bem administrado programa de Nauru tem como objetivo “inverter a narrativa para os países vulneráveis ao clima”.

“Queremos que os apaixonados pelo futuro global se tornem cidadãos porque nosso objetivo é transformar Nauru de receptor passivo de financiamento climático em uma incubadora de inovação climática.”

Ele quer dizer que Nauru pode se tornar um modelo de como as comunidades verdadeiramente sustentáveis e sua infraestrutura subjacente podem ser desenvolvidas.

“Os empreendedores climáticos podem fazer parceria com Nauru para desenvolver novas soluções”, disse ele.

“Os Ecopreneurs (empreendedores ecológicos) podem se beneficiar do financiamento inicial necessário para o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias e soluções, e Nauru se beneficiará por ser um campo de testes para soluções novas e econômicas.”

O Sr. Clark disse que, embora o programa de cidadania seja novo, ele está contentíssimo com o interesse.

“Os pedidos de cidadania que recebemos são de pessoas de todo o mundo que querem investir em resiliência climática e fazer parte de um propósito maior”, disse ele.


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Une petite nation cible les investisseurs dans le domaine du climat en vue de les convertir en citoyens et de les faire contribuer à la transformation mondiale

AUCKLAND, Nouvelle–Zélande, 24 juin 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — « Nous n’attendrons pas que les vagues emportent nos logements et nos infrastructures », a déclaré le dirigeant de la plus petite république du monde, juste après que son pays a utilisé la COP29 comme tremplin pour lancer le projet de résilience climatique le plus innovant au monde.

« Alors que le monde débat des mesures à prendre pour lutter contre le changement climatique, nous devons prendre des mesures proactives pour assurer l’avenir de notre nation », a poursuivi le président de Nauru, David Adeang.

Membre du Climate Vulnerable Forum (Forum des pays vulnérables au changement climatique), qui regroupe des pays en développement qui subissent de plein fouet les changements climatiques, le gouvernement de Nauru met au défi les investisseurs du monde entier de contribuer à une solution audacieuse, non seulement pour le pays, mais également pour la planète.

Le pays se lance dans un projet qui réformera la nation face au changement climatique. Outre les questions liées à la sécurité alimentaire et à l’approvisionnement en eau, ce projet comprend l’initiative « Higher Ground », qui prévoit la relocalisation de la quasi–totalité de la population des côtes vers des terres plus élevées.

Ce projet est gigantesque. Certains le qualifieront d’audacieux. Et il est onéreux.

Pourtant, l’homme qui dirige la campagne visant à collecter une grande partie des fonds grâce à un programme de citoyenneté unique destiné aux investisseurs et aux entrepreneurs engagés dans la lutte contre le changement climatique affirme que ce projet suscite déjà un vif intérêt dans le monde entier de la part de ceux qui souhaitent devenir des « Citoyens du Climat ».

Le Néo–Zélandais Edward Clark possède une vaste expérience dans les domaines de la banque internationale, de la criminalité financière et de la conformité, ce qui explique pourquoi le gouvernement de Nauru l’a nommé PDG du programme de citoyenneté économique et de résilience climatique de Nauru.

M. Clark a déclaré que, contrairement à certains programmes de citoyenneté par investissement qui ont fait l’objet de controverses, le programme nauruan, strictement encadré, vise à « renverser le discours sur les pays vulnérables au changement climatique. »

« Nous avons à cœur de convertir tous les individus qui se passionnent pour l’avenir de la planète en citoyens, car notre objectif est de transformer Nauru, qui est actuellement un bénéficiaire passif des fonds destinés à la lutte contre le changement climatique, en un incubateur d’innovations climatiques. »

Il entend par là que Nauru est susceptible de devenir un modèle en matière de développement de communautés véritablement durables et des infrastructures qui les sous–tendent.

« Les entrepreneurs climatiques peuvent collaborer avec Nauru au développement de nouvelles solutions », a–t–il déclaré.

« Les écopreneurs peuvent bénéficier du financement de démarrage nécessaire au développement de nouvelles technologies et solutions, et Nauru saura tirer profit de son rôle de terrain d’essai de solutions novatrices et rentables. »

M. Clark a déclaré que, bien que le programme de citoyenneté soit nouveau, il se réjouissait de l’intérêt qu’il suscitait.

Et celui–ci d’ajouter : « Les demandes de citoyenneté que nous avons reçues proviennent de personnes du monde entier qui souhaitent investir dans la résilience climatique et participer à une noble cause ».


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