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Panel Discussion Ocean-Climate Nexus

Living Seawalls & Shorelines for Climate Resilience

Wednesday 7 October 2026 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Ballroom 5

About this session

Using Fiji's living seawall and shoreline initiatives as a case study, this panel brings together community, civil society, and Fijian and Australian government representatives to explore how nature-based solutions can strengthen climate resilience while delivering benefits for communities and coastal ecosystems. The discussion will highlight the importance of locally led adaptation and community leadership, and examine how nature and infrastructure can be combined to deliver effective and sustainable resilience outcomes. Panellists will discuss a new partnership between the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific, the Government of Fiji and WWF, and share practical lessons for scaling resilience across the Pacific.

Speakers

DO
Dermot O’Gorman
CEO
WWF Australia
SM
Seru Moce
Chair of Qoliqoli Cokavata Management Committee
Macuata
MT
Margaret Tabunakawai
Great Sea Reef Program Manager
WWF Fiji

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Where
Ballroom 5
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
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Organised by
WWF-Australia and WWF-Fiji / Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) – Australia /AIFFP
Places
40 of 40 taken
WEB ID
DYPF6WT5
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