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
Tag: Climate Change
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
PM calls on world leaders to take heed of the climate emergency
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum virtually participated at the High-Level Blue Pacific to Glasgow Forum today. The Forum was
AG nominated by the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum to serve as the Pacific's High-Level Champion for Oceans at COP26
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been nominated by the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum to serve as the Pacific's High-Level Champion for Oceans at COP26 as w
Climate Change Bill lists 40 other laws under other ministerial portfolios that now allows the famous self-proclaimed guru of everything to wade into their turf – Qereqeretabua
National Federation Party MP Lenora Qereqeretabua has questioned what does the rest of the cabinet think about the Climate Change Bill after being disrespected again with
AG stresses there is absolutely no shame in getting money to build resilient infrastructure
“Yes, we want the money but we are not only doing this for the money.†Minister for Economy and Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stated this while givin
Govt is bringing this bill in time to get climate finance to fund their election campaign - Tabuya
SODELPA MP Lynda Tabuya says government needs to show real commitment rather than bringing the Climate Change Bill just to tick the box in time for COP26 to get climate f
The opposition has no right to come here and lecture the Govt about consultation now as they did not provide any input during the 18 months of consultations on the Climate Change Bill - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the opposition members have no right to come here and lecture the government about consultation now as the Climate Change Bill und
AG highlights Fiji’s priority areas at the COP 26 which includes lobbying for improved access to affordable climate finance
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today highlighted in parliament Fiji’s priority areas which includes seeking improved access to affordable climate finance
Climate Change Bill lacks clarity and cannot be supported in its present form – Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Climate Change Bill 2021 cannot be supported in its present form as the amendments that have been made ar
We need more consultation on the Climate Change Bill because it is too complicated - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they are concerned that not everyone fully understands the Climate Change Bill which is why they need to have more dialogue and consult
New source of income will be created for communities through the Climate Change Bill 2021 – AG
The Climate Change Bill 2021 is being debated in parliament which deals with carbon trading and Attorney General and Minister for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says
PM acknowledges the Commonwealth’s commitment towards global recovery efforts and advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has highlighted the need for the Commonwealth’s full backing of new and innovative financial tools to advance an inclusive and su