Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring young people help shape climate action during a bilateral meeting requested by the Asia Pacific youth of the Ninth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hon. Tabuya highlighted Fijiβs investment in youth leadership through initiatives such as the Climate Youth Negotiator Programme, Yumi Rise Collective Leadership Programme and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network Youth Leadership Programme, which prepare young people for climate diplomacy and decision-making.
The Minister also updated youth representatives on Fijiβs preparations to host the Pacific Pre-COP31 meeting from 5β8 October, including plans for a dedicated youth convening with UNICEF, UNFPA and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), ensuring young Pacific voices help shape the regionβs priorities ahead of COP31.

