尊敬的各国政府伙伴、各界同仁、亲爱的朋友们：
当第一缕晨光掠过斐济的珊瑚礁、萨摩亚的椰林与巴布亚新几内亚的高地，我们共同迎来了2026年的崭新开端。在这新旧交替的时刻，我谨代表太平洋地区发展与教育组织，向亚太地区的所有成员国、向每一位合作伙伴及为可持续发展辛勤奉献的人们，致以诚挚的问候与祝福。
回顾2025年，我们在变革中砥砺前行。 面对复杂交织的全球性挑战，亚太地区再次展现了非凡的适应力与创新精神。我们共同见证了：
· 在应对气候危机领域，区域“绿色转型伙伴关系”初具雏形，多个成员国在可再生能源部署与自然解决方案上设定了更具雄心的国家目标。
· 数字化转型进程深化，数字公共基础设施的协作建设，AI、教育、医疗等基本服务更公平地惠及边缘化社区。
· 我们尤其欣慰地看到，青年与妇女在和平建设、科技创新与社区治理中的领导作用日益凸显，成为驱动变革的核心力量。
这些关键进展，归功于各成员国坚定的政治承诺、各界的通力协作以及每一位践行者的汗水。我们作为联合国体系中一员深感荣幸，能作为忠实合作伙伴与协作者，与诸位并肩推动这一宏伟议程。
2026 年，我们将以三大行动续写承诺：
一是深化气候教育创新，推广“绿色学校质量标准”，让每个课堂都成为应对环境危机的“行动实验室”，呼应 UNESCO “教育促可持续发展”的全球倡议；
二是筑牢弱势群体保障网，加速推进“国际孤儿关怀日”的联合国申请进程，联合中国及亚太伙伴为孤儿提供教育资助与心理支持；
三是搭建区域合作桥梁，依托我们的国际网络，推动技术转让与校企合作，利用我们国际组织的资源与全球资源实现高效对接。
用一句古老谚语：“独木难成舟，众志可兴邦。”新的一年，我们期待与各国政府、UNESCO、UNICEF 等机构深化协作，更愿与每一位教师、学生、社区工作者并肩 —— 让教育成为抵御风险的盾牌、促进平等的纽带、孕育希望的种子。
愿 2026 年的海风，捎去团结的讯息；愿每间教室的灯光，照亮可持续发展的征程。新年快乐！
联合国经济及社会理事会特别咨商地位（ECOSOC）
太平洋地区发展与教育组织（P.R.I.D.E.）
2026 年元旦
New Year Address: Forging Resilience and Charting a Shared New Course for the Asia-Pacific
Respected government partners from all countries, colleagues from all sectors, and dear friends：
As the first streak of dawn glides over Fiji’s coral reefs, Samoa’s coconut groves and the highlands of Papua New Guinea, we usher in a brand-new start of 2026 together. At this moment of transition, on behalf of the Pacific Rim Institute for Development and Education, I extend my sincere greetings and best wishes to all member states across the Asia-Pacific region, every partner, and all those who have worked tirelessly for sustainable development.
Looking back on 2025, we have forged ahead with perseverance amid transformations. Faced with the complex and intertwined global challenges, the Asia-Pacific region has once again demonstrated extraordinary adaptability and a spirit of innovation. Together, we have witnessed the following milestones:
In addressing the climate crisis, the regional Green Transition Partnership has taken initial shape, and multiple member states have set more ambitious national targets for renewable energy deployment and nature-based solutions.
The process of digital transformation has deepened. Collaborative development of digital public infrastructure has enabled basic services such as AI, education and healthcare to benefit marginalised communities in a more equitable manner.
We are particularly heartened to see that young people and women are playing an increasingly prominent leadership role in peacebuilding, science and technology innovation, and community governance, emerging as the core driving force for change.
These pivotal advances owe their success to the firm political commitments of all member states, the concerted efforts of all sectors, and the hard work of every practitioner. We are honoured to be part of the United Nations system, and proud to stand side by side with you as a loyal partner and collaborator in advancing this grand agenda.
In 2026, we will renew our commitments through three key initiatives:
First, we will deepen innovation in climate education and promote the Quality Standards for Green Schools, turning every classroom into an "action lab" for addressing environmental crises, in response to UNESCO’s global initiative of Education for Sustainable Development.
Second, we will strengthen the safety net for vulnerable groups. We will accelerate the process of applying to the United Nations for the designation of an International Day of Care for Orphans, and join hands with China and other Asia-Pacific partners to provide educational grants and psychological support for orphans.
Third, we will build bridges for regional cooperation. Leveraging our international network, we will facilitate technology transfer and university-enterprise collaboration, and achieve efficient connectivity between the resources of our international organisation and global resources.
An ancient proverb goes: "A single tree cannot form a forest; a united will can build a nation." In the new year, we look forward to deepening cooperation with governments of all countries, UNESCO, UNICEF and other institutions. More importantly, we stand ready to walk side by side with every teacher, student and community worker — to make education a shield against risks, a bond for advancing equity, and a seed that nurtures hope.
May the sea breeze of 2026 carry the message of solidarity; may the lights in every classroom illuminate the journey towards sustainable development. Happy New Year!
NGO in SPECIAL CONSULTATIVE STATUS,
United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC)
Pacific Rim Institute for Development & Education(P.R.I.D.E.)
New Year's Day 2026