Fiji has reaffirmed its strong partnership with WWF as a key strategic partner in the Pacific, focused on protecting our oceans, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems.
During a bilateral meeting at the 8th GEF Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Hon. Lynda Tabuya met with WWF representatives to discuss ongoing work to protect Fiji’s coral reefs, including the Great Sea Reef, and to secure climate finance for conservation and community resilience projects.
Minister Tabuya stressed the importance of moving from planning to action, ensuring conservation efforts deliver real benefits for biodiversity, food security, livelihoods, and coastal communities.
Discussions also explored future opportunities under GEF-9, including support for biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and community-led natural resource management.
Hon. Tabuya thanked WWF for its continued support and welcomed closer collaboration to protect Fiji’s oceans and build a more resilient future for generations to come.