I am honoured to share that COPE, the children’s book series that I have been illustrating for several years, has been highlighted by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, during a recent visit to Tonga. Mr Guterres joined forces with the World Meteorological Organization and METService to raise awareness about the #StateofClimate and the critical need for #EarlyWarningsForAll, particularly in the Pacific Islands. On the frontline of #ClimateChange, these islands face immense challenges from natural hazards and disasters.
I created a special illustration featuring the Secretary General of the UN, and also all the new heads of the WMO.
I am absolutely delighted that António Guterres launched a new booklet from the WMO/COPE Disaster Champions series when he took time from his busy schedule to visit a local school. The Cyclones book has been translated into Tongan, especially for the local children.
You can read more about the initiative with the WMO here.