June 14, 2023

World Ocean Day Keynote Address by The President of Fiji, HE Ratu Wiliame Katonivere

I am honoured to be part of this auspicious event to commemorate World Ocean Day here in Suva. I thank you sincerely for the invitation as I strongly believe that the Ocean is indeed a key part of Fiji, the Blue Pacific Region and its peoples.
February 20, 2023

Statement at the Resumed Fifth Session of BBNJ Process Intergovernmental Conference, 20 February – 3 March 2023, at the United Nations in New York, USA

As our Pacific Forum Leaders gather this week for their Special Retreat in Nadi, Fiji, their leading officials and Oceans negotiators from our Blue Pacific region will be joining the rest of the world at the UN Headquarters in New York.
December 16, 2022

Op-Ed: In a sea of climate disappointment, the ocean must take centre stage in all future climate discussions

This year, our Leaders endorsed the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, setting out our collective approach to achieving sustained security, development, and prosperity for all peoples in the Pacific[...]