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Panel Discussion Ocean-Climate Nexus

Blue Pacific Leadership: Advancing Ocean–Climate Action Toward COP31

Wednesday 7 October 2026 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Convention 2

About this session

This event will showcase the critical role of the Blue Pacific Ocean in maintaining global planetary stability and the ongoing campaign by Pacific Islands to elevate the Ocean-Climate Nexus and action at all levels to move towards 100% sustainable management of the Blue Pacific Continent. The event will highlight action in UNFCCC and global process, the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Statement, BBNJ Agreement, and ocean-climate action at local and regional levels.

Speakers

FM
Dr Filimon Manoni Moderator
Pacific Ocean Commissioner
PT
Ambassador Peter Thomson
UN SG Special Envoy on Ocean Panel
LT
Hon. Linda Tabuya
Fiji Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change
SV
Hon. Steven Victor
Palau Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment
EA
Hon. Elina Akinaga
Secretary of FSM Department of Resource & Development
MK
H.E. Murat Kurum
Türkiye COP31 President-Designate
AR
Mr. Alfred Iane Ralifo
Pacific Conservation Director
WWF Pacific

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Where
Convention 2
Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay
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Organised by
Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner - Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Places
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WEB ID
WGWJFC9V
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