27 January, 2026, 8:39 am Central - 26°C Rain
USA

Biden brings the most ambitious climate action agenda to the White House – AG

Biden brings the most ambitious climate action agenda to the White House – AG

By Naveel Krishant
16/11/2020
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. [image: Fijian Government]. US President-Elect Joe Biden. [image: CNN]

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says a visit by the US President-Elect Joe Biden to Fiji next year would highlight the issues faced by Fiji and the rest of the world because of climate change.

While speaking to Sky News Australia, Sayed-Khaiyum says they are very keen to engage with Biden’s government in respect of climate change and ensuring they further the objectives of the Paris Agreement and indeed achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Sayed-Khaiyum says Biden brings the most ambitious climate action agenda to the White House that they have ever seen.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has invited Biden to visit Fiji during Fiji’s chairmanship of the Pacific Forum in August 2021.

If Biden accepts the offer he would become the first US President to do so.

Bainimarama says it would be Fiji’s pleasure to host Biden and show him first-hand how Fijians are coping with climate impacts while also leading the world by example towards a net-zero future.

Naveel

FEATURE NEWS
Team to meet Nakama landowners regarding Labasa water shutdown threat today
A joint team from Water Authority of Fiji, the iTaukei Land Trust Board, and the Department of Lands will meet with the landowners at 6 tonight to for...
3 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Sydney woman charged over alleged $36M drug smuggling attempt at airport
A 32-year-old woman from Sydney’s west has been charged after allegedly attempting to smuggle $36 million worth of drugs, equivalent to about FJD ...
27 minutes ago

Faith leaders join government push to tackle drugs and crime
As the fight against drugs intensifies in Fiji, the Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua continued his direct engagement with ...
29 minutes ago

President receives executive sedan from China
The Office of the President has received the latest ‘Red Flag’ executive sedan from China, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring ...
1 hour ago

Customs no longer just about revenue, but protecting society: Minister for Finance
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says customs officers operate under pressure, often unseen and unrecognised, yet their work quietly protects ...
1 hour ago

Tacirua East residents still concerned over loitering youths after a spate of burglaries
Residents of Tacirua East are still concerned after a spate of break-ins which occurred within the space of two days around their area last week.The ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Ailava Samuels to represent Fiji in Miss Pacific Pageant
Miss Fiji 2025 first runner-up and Miss Nasinu, Ailava Samuels, has been officially appointed as Fiji’s representative to next month's Miss ...
5 days ago

Referendum Bill risks undermining democracy - Dialogue Fiji
The National Referendum Bill risks undermining democracy by criminalising political expression, enabling state overreach and excluding young people ...
7 days ago

Shocking move : FNU reassigned under PM
The Fiji National University is being reassigned under the Prime Minister's Office Ministerial Portfolio via the Ministry of Strategic Planning, ...
7 days ago

TOP