As the sun sets in Abu Dhabi, Pacific Island nations came together in a powerful show of regional unity at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (IUCN Congress) in Abu Dhabi, calling for accelerated action on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.
Three high-level side events hosted by the Promoting Pacific Islands Nature-based Solutions (PPIN) initiative showcased the region’s leadership in integrating NbS into finance, policy, and global standards. The sessions were opened by Hon. Mosese Bulitavu, Fiji’s Minister for Climate Change and Environment, and Sione Akau’ola, CEO of Tonga’s Ministry of Environment (MEIDECC), and attended by Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change, alongside regional and international partners.
