The eco-system is critical to our daily survival and it’s important to look at solutions, mitigation and adaptation measures for long-term sustainability.

This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Joshua Wycliffe while officiating at the opening of the Pacific Dialogue on Integrating Nature- based Solutions to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction in Suva yesterday.

Wycliffe reminded participants the importance of preserving, enriching and enhancing our bio-diversity to retain sustainability.

The week-long meet will see 40 participants from seven countries in the Pacific region contributing their ideas to the forum.