Fiji Sun, 19 May 2017 – I announce AU$6million (F$9.28m) in funding to support Fiji’s Presidency of the 23rd Conference of Parties (COP23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Fiji will be the first Small Island Developing State to hold the Presidency. It will play a leading role in developing rules to implement the Paris Agreement to ensure global action against climate change, and bring Pacific perspectives to discussions.
Australia’s assistance will comprise AU$4m to support the establishment and operation of Fiji’s COP23 secretariat and AU$2m to support regional consultations that will ensure all Pacific countries have an opportunity to contribute to Fiji’s Presidency. Read more…
