Fiji’s support to the role of presidency for COP23 in Bonn Germany continues to grow as the German Government has allocated 70 million Euros.
The Head of Infrastructure and Natural Resources, with the European Union, Jesus Lavina says this is done as Germany will co-host the meeting.
Lavina says the European Union is committed to the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
The EU had earlier pledged $7 million FJD to the Fijian Government to prepare for meetings leading up to the COP23.
Lavina says they have signed and ratified the agreement, and since then have been part of the implementation.
The European Union says it also continues to help build resilience in the Pacific through its technical support program.
The EU supports the ambitious outcomes at the COP23 and considers a clear proposal on the preparation for the 2018 Facilitative Dialogue as a key deliverable.
Lavina says the EU and the Pacific have a shared vision for a low carbon climate resilience future and commended the strong commitment by all Pacific Islands to lead the global climate discussion.
