In a significant step toward regional climate advocacy, Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya, held a pivotal meeting with the Australian High Commissioner to Fiji Peter Roberts, earlier this week.
The meeting served as the final briefing before the Minister departed for Brisbane, Australia, to attend the two-day Pacific Climate Change Ministerial Talanoa, beginning today.
During the meeting earlier this week, both sides explored practical arrangements for the proposed Pre-COP gathering in the Pacific, including logistics, timelines, and the participation of regional leaders. Discussions also touched on the challenges of coordinating high-level attendance across the region, including transport, security, event management and technical support.
Minister Tabuya welcomed the support, noting that strong collaboration between Fiji and Australia will be critical in advancing Pacific priorities on the global stage, particularly in the lead-up to COP31.
The two-day Pacific Climate Change Ministerial Talanoa, currently being attended in Brisbane by Minister Tabuya, Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Sivendra Michael, and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Raijeli Taga, is expected to solidify the roadmap for the COP31 Pacific Partnership, ensuring that the voices of the Blue Pacific are heard clearly on the international stage. The meeting will also advance ongoing cooperation on the COP31 Pacific Partnership.
