Fiji Champions Climate Action: A Call for Regional Resilience and Collaboration

Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, highlighted the nation’s progress in climate action during the Small States Forum. He emphasized the critical need for adaptation financing, particularly through the International Development Association’s 21st replenishment. Additionally, Professor Prasad called for enhanced regional collaboration, citing the regional correspondent banking arrangement as an effective model for stability and economic growth. He stressed the significance of pooling resources and expertise to expedite sustainable development and bolster climate resilience across the region.