A recent Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change has shed light on the health challenges posed by climate change, particularly for vulnerable Pacific Island nations such as Fiji.

The 2024 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change has highlighted Fiji’s growing vulnerability to infectious diseases, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient health systems and infrastructure.

Climate change is not just about rising sea levels and extreme weather, it is also causing a serious mental health crisis in the Pacific Islands, including Fiji.

A study carried out on health and climate change in Small Island Developing States shows that lack of climate action is endangering lives and livelihoods of people despite island states spearheading international attention on climate and health.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has emphasized the importance of climate change finance mechanisms, calling for immediate action to bridge the gap between commitments and outcomes for countries vulnerable to climate change.

The Waterways Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is working with key stakeholders, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), to gather input for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) plans for the Rewa catchment.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s National Carbon Market Strategy outlines the steps needed for effective engagement in the carbon market.

As COP29 discussions intensified on the global stage, the newly appointed French Ambassador to Fiji Julie Le Saos has lauded Fiji’s unwavering dedication to climate action.

At COP 29, the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) announced $29.2 billion in funding for climate-smart agriculture and food systems.

The vulnerability of the Pacific to climate change has sparked calls for stronger health systems that can withstand extreme weather events and rising sea levels.

The Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable regions to climate change and the need for climate-resilient health systems has taken center stage at the 29th UN Climate Conference.

The University of the South Pacific’s, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jito Vanualailai says the Pacific region is rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, yet many of our islands face pressing challenges, from climate change to sustainable development.