In a bid to help Fiji in adaptation and mitigation efforts towards climate change, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will involve the engagements of partners, alliances and multilateral institutions to vigorously pursue climate resilience.
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says a key focus for Fiji will be the efforts to improve our access to climate finance and adaptive research, including national capacities and capabilities for humanitarian assistance and disaster response efforts with strategic partners.
Qereqeretabua says it is obvious that climate change is a cross-cutting issue, and with Fiji's vulnerability to climate and natural disasters, the Ministry will continue to advocate for national, regional and international peace, security and stability as essential foundations for sustainable development.
She says Fiji is committed to fostering a united family, and acknowledges its shared responsibility in building a secure and resilient future for all its peoples.
She adds the significance of regionalism cannot be overstated with our regional organisations serving as pivotal platforms for advancing our collective interests, and Fiji, therefore remains steadfast in its commitment to the family-first approach within the Pacific, prioritising regional security and development through collaborative efforts.
The Assistant Minister says Fiji's stewardship in this area is crucial at a time when global and regional security dynamics are shifting.
She says our strong advocacy for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons further underscores Fiji's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and regional security.
Qereqeretabua says this treaty is particularly significant in ensuring that the Pacific remains a nuclear-free zone, thereby safeguarding our environment and our people.
