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Pacific Youth Convene to Shape COP31 Agenda

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pacific youth are gathering in Suva for the Regional Conference of Youth Oceania 2026 to set regional priorities for COP31.
  • The three-day conference, from August 18-20, will bring together 80-100 young people in person and online.
  • The youth aim to voice their concerns and proposals regarding climate action ahead of the major international conference.

Young people from across the Pacific are converging in Suva, Fiji, for the Regional Conference of Youth Oceania 2026. The event, starting today, August 18, 2026, is dedicated to formulating regional priorities that will be presented at the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP31).

The three-day conference will host approximately 80 to 100 young delegates at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. An additional number of participants will join virtually from various locations across the region, ensuring broad representation.

Under the theme "From Our […]", the youth delegates will deliberate on critical issues pertinent to their communities and advocate for stronger climate action. Their collective voice aims to influence the global climate agenda, emphasizing the unique vulnerabilities and perspectives of Pacific island nations in the face of climate change.

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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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