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Urgency needed to tackle climate change: Bainimarama

December 12, 2018 5:10 pm

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama [3rd from left] at the adaptation fund dialogue in Poland [Source: Fijian Government]

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has reiterated the need for a sense of urgency to take more action to fight against climate change.

While speaking at the adaptation fund dialogue in Poland, Bainimarama says small island communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change.


Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama at the adaptation fund dialogue in Poland [Source: Fijian Government]

Bainimarama says there needs to be a sense of urgency when it comes to looking at the reality of the situation.

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The Prime Minister also reiterated the importance of climate financing.


Fijian PM Voreqe Bainimarama [3rd from left] at the adaptation fund dialogue in Poland [Source: Fijian Government]

“We must as a matter of urgency increase the pool of finance available for this purpose and ensure that it actually flows to those communities in need.”


Fijian PM Voreqe Bainimarama shares a light moment with Peter Thomson [Source: Fijian Government]

Given the escalating nature of the climate threats, Bainimarama says it is important to summon the political will of world leaders so that more action is taken.