Bula vinaka and a very warm welcome to the Bula Zone. It is a great honour for Fiji to receive the baton from Morocco of the presidency of COP. And assume the responsibility for implementing the Paris Agreement and prepare the way for more ambitious climate action. From one of the most climate-vulnerable regions on … Read more
The following is a statement issued through the COP23 Fiji Secretariat by the leaders of the Pacific Small Island Developing States who attended the Climate Action Pacific Partnership Event in Suva, Fiji on July 3-4, 2017. 1.0 The PSIDS Leaders convened during the Climate Action Partnership Event in Suva, reaffirm that Pacific Small Island Developing … Read more
What Does “Loss and Damage” Mean? In climate negotiations, loss and damage refers to the harms caused by climate change that cannot be avoided or adapted to. This includes sudden disasters like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, as well as slow-moving problems like sea level rise, drought, and desertification. Loss and damage can be both economic … Read more
COP23: Fiji’s Historic Presidency and Key Achievements In 2017, COP23 marked a pivotal moment in climate diplomacy as Fiji became the first Small Island Developing State (SIDS) to preside over a UN Climate Change Conference. Fiji’s presidency brought the unique perspective of vulnerable nations to the forefront, emphasizing the urgent need for ambitious climate action … Read more