Lynda Tabuya
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Oct 5, 2026
Matt KeoghSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Well, I think what it's highlighted is some very disappointing behaviour of people that are frankly taking advantage of our veteran community and that's to the detriment of those veterans and taxpayers.
Oliver GordonHOST
And Fiji's climate minister joins the program as a collection of leaders head to Tuvalu for a pre-COP climate event.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The climate change is not a distant threat.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
It is our lived realities now.
16 MINS LATER
Oliver GordonHOST
That's The Conversation's Chief Political Correspondent, Michelle Gratton.
Oliver GordonHOST
And finally, we head to the Pacific, where a collection of leaders are gathering to talk climate change.
Oliver GordonHOST
Here's Sally Sarra's interview with Fiji's climate minister.
Sally SaraSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Well, the low-lying Pacific nation of Tuvalu is very much on the front line of climate change, with rising sea levels threatening communities, homes and livelihoods.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Recent COP meetings have resulted in decisions and dialogues which have moved a number of issues forward, but the big picture remains unchanged.
Bridget FitzgeraldCORRESPONDENT
Linda Tabuya is Fiji's Minister for Environment and Climate Change.
Bridget FitzgeraldCORRESPONDENT
She's addressed the pre-COP opening ceremony in Nadi.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
1.5 degree overshoot is imminent.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Recent COP meetings have resulted in decisions and dialogues which have moved a number of issues forward, but the big picture remains unchanged.
Bridget FitzgeraldCORRESPONDENT
Linda Tabuya is Fiji's Minister for Environment and Climate Change.
Bridget FitzgeraldCORRESPONDENT
She's addressed the pre-COP opening ceremony in Nadi.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
1.5 degree overshoot is imminent.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
Representatives from more than 50 countries are attending amid calls to turn international commitments into practical support for people already living with the effects of climate change.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
At the opening ceremony, Fiji's climate minister Linda Tabuya outlined three priorities.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
Keeping the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees within reach, ensuring climate finance reaches communities and giving oceans greater attention in international discussions.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
For Pacific Island countries, these issues affect daily life.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
Rising seas threaten homes and infrastructure, while warmer waters damage coral reefs.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
Extreme weather also puts pressure on food supplies, drinking water and essential services.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
Australia's climate minister, Chris Bowen, said the world must match ambition with delivery, drawing on the experience of Pacific communities already responding to climate change.
Francesca MerloCORRESPONDENT
Health is another focus of this week's discussions.
Viwa KwanHOST
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen are among the attendees and are expected to reiterate commitments made on the issue at the recent Pacific Islands Forum.
Viwa KwanHOST
Fiji's Environment and Climate Change Minister Linda Tabuya appealed to regional powers to move beyond words to urgent action.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Recent COP meetings have resulted in decisions and dialogues which have moved a number of issues forward, but the big picture remains unchanged.
Linda TabuyaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
1.5 degree overshoot is imminent.
Camille BianchiCORRESPONDENT
Launching this morning in Nadi, this is the latest in a long line of global summits to talk about combating the climate crisis.
Camille BianchiCORRESPONDENT
But addressing the Pacific Pre-COP31 Summit, Fijian Environment and Climate Change Minister Linda Tabuya says it is time for action, not words.
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Recent COP meetings have resulted in decisions and dialogues which have moved a number of issues forward, but the big picture remains unchanged.
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1.5 degree overshoot is imminent.
Aggie TupouHOST
It marks the first step in a six-month effort to remove 17 derelict vessels from the reefs of the scenic harbor.
Aggie TupouHOST
So joining us this morning is the minister responsible for environment and climate, Linda Tabuya.
Aggie TupouHOST
With that, I say, Yandra Minister, thank you for joining us.
Linda TabuyaGUEST
Bula vinaka, Aggie.