Thursday, 11 July 2013

Climate change on the SIDS meeting agenda


By Halitesh Datt, Fiji TV

11 July 2013, Nadi, Fiji - Climate Change will be high on the agenda during the 3rd Conference of Small Islands Developing States in Samoa next year.

The Secretary General of the Conference, Wu Hongbo says the region should have a strong voice on climate change.

Wu Hongbo, Secretary General for 3rd SIDS Conference


 Hongbo says climate change has been hindering the sustainable development of many countries in the region.

Wu Hongbo, Secretary General for 3rd SIDS Conference

The United Nations has also praised the region for taking a bold step in turning to clean energy.

He said clean energy targets by regional countries could provide valuable lesson for many in the developed world.
 Wu Hongbo, Secretary General for 3rd SIDS Conference 

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