Science key to strengthening Fiji’s climate response

Science will play a vital role in strengthening Fiji's and the wider Pacific region's response to the escalating impacts of climate change. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya emphasized this critical connection during a recent visit to the Pacific Community's regional office in Narere.

Tabuya's visit provided her with an overview of the organization's extensive scientific work and its relevance to regional challenges. The discussion underscored the need for robust scientific data, research, and innovation to effectively mitigate and adapt to climate change effects, which pose a significant threat to low-lying island nations.

The Pacific Community (SPC) is a key regional organization that supports sustainable development across the Pacific. Its scientific endeavors encompass a wide range of fields, including climate modeling, environmental monitoring, and disaster risk reduction, all of which are essential for building resilience in the face of environmental shifts.