“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji’s Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya at the Post-COP30 Debrief of the Political Climate Champions in Nadi Thursday.
As Chair of Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), and with Fiji serving as the political climate finance champion at the meeting, Minister Tabuya warned that time is running out to keep global warming within 1.5°C and called for urgent emissions cuts.
She said the Pacific must continue pushing for stronger global action and cannot rely on others alone.
The Minister highlighted that global temperatures are already nearing or exceeding the 1.5°C limit and said the ICJ Advisory Opinion strengthens the Pacific’s call for action and support for vulnerable nations.
Tabuya outlined six key priorities including: cutting emissions, securing climate funding, moving from planning to action, ensuring fair support for the Pacific, protecting science-based decisions, and recognising the role of the ocean.
Minister Tabuya also warned of growing global challenges and stressed the need for the Pacific to stay focused and proactive.
The Political Climate Champions was formed in 2021 to strengthen the Pacific’s voice in global climate talks.
