Parties to the Noumea Convention met in Nadi Fiji from 17-20 September to chart a course for concrete actions to enhance the convention’s ability to protect the Pacific's environment, uphold its cultural significance, and strengthen the collective resolve to tackle environmental threats through regional cooperation.
The ad-hoc meeting of the Noumea Convention was a significant gathering, aimed at aligning the regional environmental agreement with contemporary challenges. Fiji's Minister of Lands and Mineral Resources, Hon. Filimoni Vosarogo, opened the meeting.
“The meeting is a timely opportunity for members to consider ways to further develop the convention and its application in these increasingly challenging times,” Hon. Vosarogo said. “The Noumea Convention must continue to serve to address the triple planetary crisis posed by the accelerating impacts of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change.”
