Fiji has been designated as a co-facilitator for the 2026 Climate Change and Oceans Dialogue, collaborating with Brazil under the UNFCCC framework. This nomination, supported by all developing countries at COP29, highlights Fiji’s commitment to climate action, with Fiji’s Dr. Sivendra Michael set to lead in 2026 after Brazil’s co-facilitator in 2025.
Fiji has been appointed as one of the co-facilitators for the 2026 Climate Change and Oceans Dialogue, an initiative under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This announcement was issued by the Fijian Government and indicates collaboration with the Government of Brazil alongside the upcoming COP30 presidency.
According to a Government update, this nomination received unanimous support from all developing country parties during the selection process at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, last year. The arrangements specify that the two governments will alternate as co-facilitators, ensuring a collaborative approach.
Specifically, Brazil will serve as the co-facilitator in 2025, supported by Fiji, which will assume this leading role the following year. Carlos Márcio Bicalho Cozendey from Brazil will initiate the dialogues in 2025, while Fiji’s permanent secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Sivendra Michael, will lead the efforts in 2026.
This leadership role reflects Fiji’s steadfast commitment to climate action and the protection of marine ecosystems, underpinning its position as a pivotal player in global climate change discussions.
The recent appointment of Fiji as co-facilitator for the Climate Change and Oceans Dialogue in 2026, alongside Brazil, illustrates the nation’s dedication to addressing climate issues and ocean protection. This collaborative effort, agreed upon during COP29, sets a positive trajectory for future climate discussions, emphasizing the importance of developing countries in global climate governance.
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