Grace Malie poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Grace Malie poses for a photo, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Grace Malie wears a pin of the Tuvalu flag while posing for photos, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Grace Malie poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Grace Malie poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Grace Malie poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)