By: Alipate Natoba, Executive Associate Beyond Environmental Protection: A Human Rights Approach to Climate Change Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the Pacific, threatening not only our land, oceans, and livelihoods but also the fundamental human rights of our communities. For Pacific Island nations such as Fiji, the climate crisis…

On June 2, 2026, the Trans Affirmative Action Guild (TAAG) launched the Pre-COP31 Pacific Youth Talanoa Series, uniting over 100 young leaders to prioritize youth voices in climate dialogue. Key topics included climate resilience, inclusive governance, and social equity, aiming for an intersectional approach to climate justice. TAAG emphasizes the necessity of equitable climate…