Australia and the Pacific ‘Family’ – Savenaca Narube | Climate Integrity Summit 2025
As economic challenges in Pacific Island Countries are compounded and exacerbated by the climate crisis, the strength of what the Australian Government calls ‘the Pacific family’ is being tested.
A prosperous and unified ‘Pacific family’ is essential for regional security, from climate resilience to geopolitical stability, and the alignment of Australia’s promises with its actions are more important than ever.
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Presented by Savenaca Narube, Unity Fiji Party Leader & Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji
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