Riya Mala 
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Fiji is strengthening its voice on gender and climate action as Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya received a courtesy visit from Alison Davidian, UN Women Representative for the Fiji Multi-Country Office.
The meeting comes at a time when Fiji is gaining greater regional recognition, following Suva’s successful bid to host the Pacific Office of the Green Climate Fund, a development welcomed as a major milestone for the country.
During discussions, both parties explored stronger collaboration to amplify Pacific priorities on the global stage, particularly ahead of major climate negotiations.
A key proposal from the meeting is the co-authoring of an opinion piece highlighting Fiji’s leadership role in hosting the pre-COP, while also pushing forward critical issues such as gender equality and inclusive climate action.
The Minister welcomed the initiative, reinforcing Fiji’s commitment to ensuring women’s voices are better represented in climate policy and decision-making processes.
Davidian also outlined ongoing regional work with SPREP and the Pacific Islands Forum to develop targeted briefing materials for negotiators attending pre-COP and COP meetings.
These materials aim to strengthen evidence-based advocacy, particularly on gender-related impacts of climate change, ensuring Pacific negotiators are better prepared to push for fair and inclusive outcomes.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cooperation, with a shared focus on strengthening gender-responsive climate policies and positioning Fiji as a strong regional leader in global climate discussions.
