Climate change a bigger threat than war – Seruiratu
The single greatest threat to our very existence is climate change. This was the message from Defence Minister as he spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore whic
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Survey finds more than 90% of farmers in the North want to reduce the impacts of climate disaster on their livelihoods
A preliminary result from a recent survey conducted in the Northern Division has found that more than 90 percent of root crops and rice farmers want to prioritize to redu
PM acknowledges Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Fiji for their contribution to the economy
Coca-Cola Europartners Fiji have been acknowledged for its contribution to the economy and contribution to the fight against climate change after becoming the first compa
Fiji to launch its first Blue Bond to fund ocean-centric projects – Sayed-Khaiyum
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says later this year, Fiji will launch its first Blue Bond to fund ocean-centric projects. While speak
Koroilavesau speaks on behalf of the AG in the Ocean Conference in Palau
Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau says Fiji is using our reopening to the world as a reset for a highly sustainable and resilient tourism sector. While speaking
AG to lead Govt delegation for 'Our Ocean Conference' in Palau
A Fijian delegation led by Attorney General and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will be heading to Palau this evening to take part in the Our
Climate change mitigation report says transformational change needed in all regions and sectors now
The world's climate scientists have warned that it will take transformational change in every sector in every region of the world to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees
Developed nations like Australia are playing on the desperation of Pacific island countries when it comes to decisive action on climate change – Rev Bhagwan
The General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches, Reverend James Bhagwan says developed nations like Australia are playing on the desperation of Pacific island
PM says Pacific Island negotiators are outnumbered by fossil fuel reps by more than 12 to 1 at COP26
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Pacific Island negotiators are outnumbered by representatives for fossil fuel by more than 12 to 1 at the COP26 Climate Conference
Rev Bhagwan says the fact that the Australian Pavilion at COP26 is sponsored by their second largest independent gas producer is a slap in the face to the small Pacific delegation
The General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches Reverend James Bhagwan says the fact that the Australian Pavilion at COP26 in Glasgow is sponsored by Santos,
PM tells Obama developed nations are failing the vulnerable
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has told a panel at COP26 that included former US President Barrack Obama about his concerns with the USA being short of paying its fair
PM calls on developed countries to deliver on the US$100 billion finance facility
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says we are at the end of 2021 yet the US$100 billion finance facility which was expected by 2020 has not been delivered. Bainimaram
Greta says COP26 has been a 'failure'
Greta Thunberg has told a mass rally in Glasgow that the COP26 climate summit has been a "failure". The Swedish activist joined thousands of young people for a march t
A truly resilient food system will be indispensable for every nation – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says our food systems are buckling under the strain of storms, floods, droughts, erratic weather and the rising seas. While speaking
Fiji selected as one of five pioneer countries that will trial the new approach to access to climate finance
Fiji has been selected as one of five pioneer countries that will trial the new approach to access to climate finance based on the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance
COP26: Bezos pledges US$2 billion for restoring nature
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has said his Bezos Earth Fund will spend US $2 billion restoring landscapes and transforming food systems. He told the COP26 climate conferen
PM welcomes Australia's net-zero pledge by 2050
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed Australia's net-zero emission pledge by 2050. Bainimarama has tweeted that he looks forward to seeing his friend, Austr
Key climate finance pledge pushed back to 2023
A key pledge ahead of an upcoming climate change conference has still not been met and the money is not sure to be available before 2023. The BBC reports that the UK g
Youths share ideas about including climate change education into the national education syllabus
Youths who are part of the UK-based global charity ClimateScience group today shared their ideas with Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on how best subjects can be inc
Rising sea levels a threat to Asia’s apparel sector
Asia’s apparel sector is under threat from rising sea levels, according to a new report. An analysis by Cornell University claims that large apparel producing a
NZ commits $1.3 billion towards climate change with 50% of it going to Pacific Island countries
New Zealand has committed $1.3 billion over four years to support countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and at least 50% of the funding will come to